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U+2B72 · Rightwards Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar · Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows · Common

Rightwards Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar ⭲

(U+2B72) 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 Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). 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 character RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW TO BAR (U+2B72) is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the Common script. It is used to show a direction in text and graphics. In many interfaces, such arrows point toward a next step or a linked item. In documents, it helps guide reading and navigation. The usage note says Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This symbol can appear with other icons to represent advancing, moving forward, or proceeding. It can be styled in varied sizes and colors to fit layouts. As a Unicode symbol, it is designed to be portable across platforms and devices. Designers choose this arrow when a clear cue for proceeding is needed. The combination of a triangle head and a bar at the tail provides a distinct look that signals movement. Remember to test legibility in small sizes and ensure contrast for accessibility.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B72 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+2B72
  • General Category: So
  • Age: 7.0
  • Bidi Class: ON
  • Block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
  • Script: Common
  • UTF-8: E2 AD B2
  • UTF-16: 2B72
  • UTF-32: 00002B72
  • HTML dec: ⭲
  • HTML hex: ⭲
  • JS escape: \u2B72
  • Python \N{}: \N{RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW TO BAR}
  • Python \u: \u2B72
  • Python \U: \U00002B72
  • URL-encoded: %E2%AD%B2
  • CSS escape: \2B72
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+2B72 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.