Black Curved Rightwards and Upwards Arrow ⮭

⮭ (U+2BAD) 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 Rightwards and Upwards 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: Character: BLACK CURVED RIGHTWARDS AND UPWARDS ARROW, code point U+2BAD (2BAD in hex). It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. In practice, this symbol is used to show direction and movement. It helps readers understand the flow of text or steps in a sequence. In interfaces, it can point to next pages, menus, or options. In documents, it marks a shift or a change in direction. The curved shape suggests a bend or turn, which can convey a non linear path. People use it to signal a merge, a return, or a new stage in a process. Because it is part of a broad symbol set, it can appear alongside other arrows and icons. The symbol is simple and compact, making it easy to place beside captions, labels, or instructions. Its role is to guide attention and support quick scanning. Overall, this arrow combines a clear message with flexible use cases across writing and UI text.

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