Black Curved Upwards and Rightwards Arrow ⮫

⮫ (U+2BAB) 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: Black Curved Upwards and Rightwards Arrow 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 a black curved upwards and rightwards arrow. It has the code point U+2BAB and the name BLACK CURVED UPWARDS AND RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In history, arrows of this kind have been used to guide readers through lists, forms, and diagrams. In usage, designers place such arrows to show forward motion or a goal on screens and in print. The arrow's curved shape helps show a move up and to the right, which hints at progress or next steps. This single symbol can convey direction without text, aiding quick understanding. It fits common symbol sets used for icons and cues. As part of a broad set of arrows, it supports simple instructions and visual flow. When used consistently, it helps users choose the right path or option. The symbol remains a versatile tool for marking routes, progress, and navigation in various documents.

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