Heavy South East Arrow ➘

➘ (U+2798) 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: Heavy South East Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Dingbats). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: HEAVY SOUTH EAST ARROW is a symbol with the code point U+2798. It belongs to the Dingbats block and uses the Common script. This character appears in many tools and documents that use pictorial cues. Its heavy shape helps it stand out in text, lists, and interfaces. In history, dingbat arrows were created to add simple directional hints without words. They serve in situations where space is limited or a quick cue is needed. The arrow points toward the lower right, guiding the reader along a path, a menu, or a sequence. In practice, people see it in diagrams, forms, and navigation panels. It communicates movement, steps, or choices with minimal text. The symbol is used across operating systems and fonts, depending on availability. Its usage fits in contexts where clear direction matters. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2798 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.

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