HTML Entity for Black Feathered Right Arrow (➵)
What You'll Learn
How to display Black Feathered Right Arrow (➵) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+27B5 in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). It is a directional arrow pointing right (east), with a feathered or barbed tail. It is the first code point in the feathered-arrow series (U+27B5–U+27BE) used in diagrams and UI.
There is no named HTML entity for U+27B5. Use ➵ or ➵ in markup, or \27B5 in stylesheet content. The symbol suits navigation, flowcharts, next/continue controls, and forward-direction UI. Pair arrow glyphs with visible text or aria-label when they convey direction or action.
⚡ Quick Reference — Black Feathered Right Arrow
U+27B5Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
➵Hexadecimal reference
➵Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+27B5
Hex code ➵
HTML code ➵
Named entity —
CSS code \27B5Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+27B5 using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\27B5";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Black Feathered Right Arrow using Hexa Decimal: ➵</p>
<p>Black Feathered Right Arrow using HTML Code: ➵</p>
<p id="point">Black Feathered Right Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+27B5 is widely supported in modern browsers; dingbat artwork varies by typeface:
👀 Live Preview
See the glyph at different sizes and beside related feathered arrows (font-dependent):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➵ references code point U+27B5 using hex digits 27B5 after the #x prefix.
Decimal HTML Code
➵ is the decimal equivalent (10165) for the same Black Feathered Right Arrow character.
CSS Entity
\27B5 is the CSS escape for U+27B5, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
Hex, decimal, and CSS escapes all produce ➵. There is no named HTML entity for U+27B5.
Use Cases
The Black Feathered Right Arrow (➵) is commonly used for:
Pointing right, forward, or next in navigation and wayfinding.
Carousel controls, wizard steps, and proceed-to-next actions.
Process flows, decision trees, and directional connections between elements.
Breadcrumbs, menu items, pagination, and wayfinding in interfaces.
Action buttons, expand controls, and slide-to-next indicators.
Callouts, annotations, sequential steps, and pointers in documents.
Pair ➵ with text or ARIA (e.g. “Next” or “Continue”).
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use hex or decimal consistently—there is no named entity for U+27B5
- Pair ➵ with clear text when it indicates next, continue, or forward action
- Scale with
font-sizeso the arrow fits your layout - Choose fonts that support the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)
- Use
\27B5only inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Add
aria-labelortitle(e.g. “Next” or “Continue”) for screen readers
Don’t
- Confuse U+27B5 with other feathered arrows (U+27B5–U+27BE) or generic arrows
- Rely on ➵ alone to communicate meaning in critical UI
- Assume every font renders Dingbats crisply at small sizes
- Use arrow glyphs as the only cue for next/continue or pagination controls
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
➵ ➵CSS content escape
\27B5U+27B5 is the right-pointing feathered arrow in Dingbats
Feathered arrows span U+27B5–U+27BE; no named HTML entity
Pair arrows with text or ARIA when direction or action must be clear
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➵ (hex), ➵ (decimal), or \27B5 in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ➵.U+27B5 (hex 27B5, decimal 10165). Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Unicode name BLACK FEATHERED RIGHT ARROW.\27B5 escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes into HTML text nodes.➵, ➵, or \27B5 in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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