HTML Entity for Black Right Arrow (➡)
What You'll Learn
How to display Black Right Arrow (➡) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+27A1 in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Its Unicode name is BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW—a solid arrow pointing right, widely used for navigation, next/forward controls, and flow diagrams.
There is no named HTML entity for U+27A1. Use ➡ or ➡ in markup, or \27A1 in stylesheet content. The symbol suits navigation icons, UI elements, and web design. Pair arrow glyphs with visible text or aria-label (for example “Next” or “Continue”).
⚡ Quick Reference — Black Right Arrow
U+27A1Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
➡Hexadecimal reference
➡Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+27A1
Hex code ➡
HTML code ➡
Named entity —
CSS code \27A1Complete HTML Example
This example shows U+27A1 using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\27A1";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Black Right Arrow using Hexa Decimal: ➡</p>
<p>Black Right Arrow using HTML Code: ➡</p>
<p id="point">Black Right Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+27A1 is widely supported in modern browsers; hand glyph artwork varies by typeface:
👀 Live Preview
See the glyph at different sizes and beside a paired left arrow (font-dependent):
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➡ references code point U+27A1 using hex digits 27A1 after the #x prefix.
Decimal HTML Code
➡ is the decimal equivalent (10145) for the same Black Right Arrow character.
CSS Entity
\27A1 is the CSS escape for U+27A1, 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+27A1.
Use Cases
The Black Right Arrow (➡) is commonly used for:
Next page, forward, continue, and directional navigation buttons.
Buttons, carousel controls, sliders, and interactive elements.
Flow charts, process steps, and sequential content.
Forward buttons, swipe indicators, and menu navigation.
Indicating next steps, progression, or forward movement.
Decorative arrows, call-to-action accents, and visual hierarchy.
Pair ➡ with text or aria-label (e.g. “Next”) for screen reader users.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use hex or decimal consistently—there is no named entity for U+27A1
- Pair ➡ with ⬅ (black leftwards arrow) for back/forward navigation
- Use for “next,” “forward,” or “continue” with proper
aria-label - Choose fonts that support the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)
- Use
\27A1only inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Add visible button text or
aria-labelon navigation controls
Don’t
- Confuse U+27A1 with → (simple arrow) or emoji arrows (different code points)
- Rely on ➡ alone to communicate meaning in critical UI
- Assume every font renders arrow Dingbats crisply at small sizes
- Use arrow glyphs as the only navigation or state cue without labels
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
➡ ➡CSS content escape
\27A1U+27A1 is a rightwards arrow; pairs with Black Leftwards Arrow U+2B05
Dingbats block U+2700–U+27BF; no named HTML entity
Pair navigation glyphs with text or ARIA when meaning must be clear
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➡ (hex), ➡ (decimal), or \27A1 in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ➡.U+27A1 (hex 27A1, decimal 10145). Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). Unicode name BLACK RIGHTWARDS ARROW.\27A1 escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes into HTML text nodes.➡, ➡, or \27A1 in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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