Teardrop-Barbed Rightwards Arrow ➺

➺ (U+27BA) 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: Teardrop-Barbed 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: History & usage The TEARDROP-BARBED RIGHTWARDS ARROW is a symbol in the Dingbats block. Its code point is U+27BA. It belongs to the Common script. In text, it appears as a pointed teardrop shape with a bar along the tail and it points to the right. It is used as a directional marker in documents and interfaces. The symbol helps users know where to go or what step comes next. In early print and digital design, arrows served as simple guides for navigation and flow. This particular glyph fits compact layouts where space is limited, thanks to its concise form. Designers place it next to list items, buttons, or progression cues to signal forward movement. Since it is part of the Dingbats block, it is often treated as a decorative or symbolic icon rather than alphabetic text. In many interfaces, it functions as a visual cue for next steps or nested menus. The usage atoms note that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This makes the TEARDROP-BARBED RIGHTWARDS ARROW a practical symbol for quick understanding, even for diverse audiences.

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