HTML Entity for 3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead (➣)
Beginner
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Updated: Sep 2026
1 example
Unicode U+27A3
Definition
What Is the 3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead Entity?
3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead (➣) is the Unicode character at U+27A3 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a shaded right-pointing arrowhead and is common for next cues and decorative bullets.
Remember
Character ➣
Unicode U+27A3
Hex entity ➣
Decimal ➣
CSS escape \27A3
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➣. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact dingbat look; use a simple arrow like → or an icon when you only need generic direction.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
➣
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➣
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➣
HTML markup
CSS escape
\27A3
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the dingbat glyph ➣
Type ➣, or ➣ / ➣
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\27A3"
Top-lighted companion glyph
Use ➢ (U+27A2)
Plain right arrow
Use → (U+2192) or an icon
Looking for &arrowhead; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➣ Continue to checkout
Large glyph➣
List cue➣ Step one ➣ Step two
Monospacenext ➣ details
With entitiesHex: ➣ | Decimal: ➣
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows 3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ➣ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead (➣) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\27A3";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Arrowhead using Hex Code: ➣</p>
<p>Arrowhead using HTML Code: ➣</p>
<p id="point">Arrowhead using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➣</p>
</body>
</html>
Arrowhead using Hex Code: ➣
Arrowhead using HTML Code: ➣
Arrowhead using CSS Entity: ➣
Typed directly: ➣
How It Works
1. Hex:U+27A3 → ➣ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➣.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10147 → ➣. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \27A3 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➣ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➣: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat arrowhead.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with 3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &arrowhead; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\27A3 belongs in CSS. ➣ / ➣ belong in HTML.
➣ vs ➢
Different characters
➣ is bottom-lighted (U+27A3); ➢ is top-lighted (U+27A2). Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➣ is missing, use a fallback font, →, or an SVG icon.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➣, not ➣.
Accessibility
Meaning matters
If ➣ is decorative, hide it from assistive tech. If it conveys “next,” give nearby text that meaning.
Compatibility
Browser Support
3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead (U+27A3) and its numeric entity forms (➣, ➣, CSS \\27A3) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead (➣)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➣ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+27A3 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➣ or ➣ for the Unicode glyph, and \\27A3 only inside CSS content. Prefer → or an icon for ordinary arrows.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: 3D Bottom Lighted Right Arrowhead is U+27A3 (decimal 10147).
HTML: use ➣ or ➣ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \27A3 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➣ for dingbat cues; use → or an icon for ordinary arrows.
One line:U+27A3 → ➣ / ➣ / CSS \27A3, or paste ➣.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➣ (hex), ➣ (decimal), or the CSS escape \27A3 in the content property. All render ➣. You can also paste ➣ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+27A3 (hex 27A3, decimal 10147). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➣. Use numeric references like ➣ or ➣.
Use it for next/forward cues, list bullets, step markers, and decorative navigation. For a plain right arrow, prefer → (U+2192) or CSS icons.
No. ➢ is three-d top-lighted rightwards arrowhead (U+27A2). ➣ is three-d bottom-lighted (U+27A3) — a different character.
HTML entities (➣ or ➣) go in markup. The CSS escape \27A3 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➣.
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Did you know?
3D bottom lighted right arrowhead is Unicode U+27A3 (decimal 10147) in the Dingbats block. HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➣ or ➣. It differs from the top-lighted form ➢ (U+27A2).
