HTML Entity for Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+279F

HTML Entity for dashed triangle headed right arrow (U+279F) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow?

Dashed triangle-headed rightwards arrow (➟) is the Unicode character at U+279F in the Dingbats block. Official name: DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It is a decorative rightward cue with a dashed shaft and triangle head.

Remember

Character     ➟
Unicode       U+279F
Hex entity    &#x279F;
Decimal       &#10143;
CSS escape    \279F
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  ➞ U+279E · -> ASCII

Prefer typing ➟ in UTF-8 HTML when your editor supports it; use ➟ or ➟ when you need an explicit entity.

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	`\279F`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Dashed triangle-headed right arrow	`➟` or type `➟`
Solid triangle-headed right arrow	➞ U+279E
General arrow reference	Arrow entities / Right arrow
Generated / numeric-only markup	`➟` or `➟`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\279F"`

See it

Live Preview

Dashed triangle-headed right arrow rendered in common UI contexts.

Inline cue Next step ➟ Continue

Large glyph ➟

Compared ➟ ➞ ->

Breadcrumb style Home ➟ Docs ➟ Arrows

With entities Hex: ➟ | Decimal: ➟

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ➟ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\279F";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Arrow using Hex Code: &#x279F;</p>
  <p>Arrow using HTML Code: &#10143;</p>
  <p id="point">Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ➟</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+279F → ➟ in HTML → ➟.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10143 → ➟. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \279F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➟ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed: in a UTF-8 page you can paste ➟ directly. All four lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with this arrow.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 has no &…; name for U+279F. Use ➟ or ➟.

➞

Not the solid triangle arrow

➞ is U+279E (solid). ➟ is specifically the dashed form.

ASCII

Not `->`

ASCII -> is two characters. Prefer the single Unicode glyph when you want consistent arrow styling.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\279F belongs in CSS strings. ➟ / ➟ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Dingbats coverage

Some fonts omit U+279F. Prefer a font with Dingbats coverage, or fall back to SVG icons for critical UI.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ➟, not &#10143.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Dashed triangle-headed rightwards arrow (U+279F) and its numeric entity forms (➟, ➟, CSS \\279F) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+279F / entities Full support

Bottom line: Use ➟ or ➟ in HTML when you need this arrow, and \\279F only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this arrow is U+279F (decimal 10143) — glyph ➟.
HTML: type ➟, or use ➟ / ➟ (no named entity).
CSS: use \279F inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ➟ (dashed) ≠ ➞ (solid) ≠ ->.

One line: U+279F → ➟ / ➟ / CSS \279F / type ➟.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display the dashed triangle-headed right arrow (➟) in HTML?

Use ➟ (hex), ➟ (decimal), type ➟ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \279F in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+279F.

What is the Unicode value for this arrow?

U+279F (DASHED TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 279F, decimal 10143. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+279F?

No. Use numeric references like ➟ or ➟, or type the character ➟ in a UTF-8 document.

When should I use U+279F?

Use it for navigation hints, step labels, diagrams, and decorative rightward cues when you want a dashed triangle-headed arrow rather than a solid one or ASCII ->.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+279F?

HTML entities (➟ or ➟) go in markup. The CSS escape \279F goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

How is ➟ different from ➞?

➟ (U+279F) is dashed. ➞ (U+279E) is the solid triangle-headed rightwards arrow. They are different Dingbats characters.

Did you know?

Dashed triangle-headed rightwards arrow is Unicode U+279F (decimal 10143) — glyph ➟ in the Dingbats block. HTML5 has no named entity. Use it for light directional cues in UI copy and diagrams. It is not the solid triangle-headed arrow ➞ (U+279E) or a plain ASCII ->.

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