Rightwards Arrow Through X ⥇
⥇ (U+2947) 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: Rightwards Arrow Through X is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: The RIGHTWARDS ARROW THROUGH X is a symbol with the code point U+2947 in the Supplementary Arrows-B block. It belongs to the Common script. This character combines a rightward arrow with a cross or X mark. It is used in text and graphics to convey direction in a distinct way. In many documents and interfaces, such arrows mark a path, flow, or choice. The name and shape help readers recognize it quickly. Designers may place it near options to show a specific direction or a blocked path. Its design supports clear signaling even when space is limited. The symbol works well with other icons and text in mixed media. It does not rely on color to communicate meaning, so it remains readable in different settings. In usage, arrows like this provide navigation cues and help users understand possible next steps. The character’s simple lines make it easy to render in various fonts and sizes. It serves as a compact visual tool for indicating movement through a crossing or through a boundary.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2947
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.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2947
- General Category:
Sm
- Age:
3.2
- Bidi Class:
ON
- Block:
Supplemental Arrows-B
- Script:
Common
- UTF-8:
E2 A5 87
- UTF-16:
2947
- UTF-32:
00002947
- HTML dec:
⥇
- HTML hex:
⥇
- JS escape:
\u2947
- Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW THROUGH X}
- Python \u:
\u2947
- Python \U:
\U00002947
- URL-encoded:
%E2%A5%87
- CSS escape:
\2947
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2947
or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⥇
(hex) or ⥇
(decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.