Rightwards Triangle-Headed Arrow with Long Tip Upwards ⮥

⮥ (U+2BA5) 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 with Long Tip Upwards 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 symbol is named RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW WITH LONG TIP UPWARDS and has the code point U+2BA5. It lives in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and is part of the Common script. In practice, it serves as a directional cue. It shows a rightward direction with a triangular head and a long tip that points upward. This combination helps draw attention to a path or a next step in interfaces and documents. Usage rules are simple: place the symbol where a user should move forward, proceed, or navigate toward a result. It functions alongside other arrows to indicate flow, sequence, or hierarchy. In many designs, it supports quick recognition thanks to recognizable shapes and a strong visual direction. Designers rely on it to reduce confusion when options or steps are listed. The symbol is one of several arrow types used to convey movement without text. Its clear direction makes it suitable for menus, guides, and instruction layouts. By using it consistently, interfaces communicate progress and intent to users.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BA5 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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