Long Rightwards Arrow from Bar ⟼

⟼ (U+27FC) 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: Long Rightwards Arrow from Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-A). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: LONG RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR, code point U+27FC, belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-A block and uses the Common script. In history, arrows have long served as visual signs to show direction, flow, and progression. This symbol links with other arrows that point to the right and also conveys a sense of movement from a bar or boundary. In usage, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. People see this arrow after a bar or in a sequence to signal continuation, choice, or path. Designers use it to guide attention and to imply a next step or result. The shape is simple and clear, so it works in small sizes and on different backgrounds. It fits in menus, forms, and guides where users expect to move forward. In text, it can mark transitions or indicate a result after a decision. Overall, the symbol is a practical tool for showing progress and flow in a visual language used across interfaces and documents.

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