Heavy Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow ➠

➠ (U+27A0) 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 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: HEAVY DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Dingbats block. It carries a directional meaning similar to other arrows. In history, arrows have long served to show path, next steps, or navigation. This specific form uses a heavy dash and a triangle head to draw attention. It points to the right, signaling progress or movement. In use, designers place arrows to guide users through interfaces or documents. The shape helps quick recognition even at small sizes. The name and form are fixed in the character's basic information: code point U+27A0 in the Dingbats block. It belongs to the Common script family. When people write, they rely on arrows to indicate direction and to cue actions. They also help organize information in lists and diagrams. Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This arrow can act as a caption cue, a navigation hint, or a visual marker in layouts. By using it consistently, authors improve clarity and flow for readers.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27A0 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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