Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow ➟

➟ (U+279F) 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: Dashed 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: DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Dingbats block. Its code point is U+279F. It commonly marks direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In history, such arrows have been used to guide readers through lists, steps, or menus. The dashed form can suggest a lighter or exploratory path compared with a solid arrow. In usage, users see it to move forward or indicate a transition. The character is part of a set used for symbols separate from letters and numbers. As with many symbols, context matters for its meaning. It can appear in icons, diagrams, or printed guides. The name helps explain what the symbol represents without drawing it. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This helps writers choose when to use the arrow for clarity or emphasis. Overall, the symbol serves as a simple visual cue for direction and progress in documents and interfaces.

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