Heavy Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow ➞

➞ (U+279E) 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 Triangle-Headed Rightwards 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 TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW (code point U+279E) is part of the Dingbats block. It lives in the Common script group. This sign is designed for simple direction cues. It helps users spot the next step or movement quickly. In typography and icon sets, it marks motion to the right. The symbol appears in lists, controls, and diagrams where direction matters. It is included to support quick comprehension in visuals and text alike. Its name reflects the heavy triangle head pointing right, which makes its intent clear at a glance. When used, it usually stands alone as a directional indicator or as part of a larger directional sequence. In user interfaces, arrows like this guide navigation and flow. Designers use it where space is limited and clarity is key. The purpose is to communicate movement with minimal text. This keeps interfaces accessible across varied languages and contexts. In print and digital media, it remains a simple, recognizable cue for readers and users.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+279E 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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