Rightwards Arrow to Bar ⇥

⇥ (U+21E5) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Rightwards Arrow to Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol is the RIGHTWARDS ARROW TO BAR. It has the codepoint U+21E5, hex 21E5, and it is in the Arrows block with the Common script. In use, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. Designers place it to show moving forward or continuing action. It can appear in menus, forms, guides, and help text. This character is part of plain text and UI labels, so it reads clearly in most software. In instruction or workflow text, it helps users understand flow and sequence. It can pair with other symbols to show steps or choices. Because it sits in the Arrows block, it shares style with other keyboard and interface symbols. The Common script means it works across many languages and regions. This Unicode symbol supports concise visual cues without words. Its usage remains straightforward and clear for readers. The name describes a rightward arrow ending with a bar, which can signal end or restriction in some interfaces. Overall, the symbol serves as a simple, effective cue for direction and next steps in digital content and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21E5 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.