HTML Entity for Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS entity methods. This character is U+279F in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF), used for directional cues, navigation indicators, flowcharts, and diagrams.
There is no named HTML entity for U+279F. Use ➟, ➟, or \279F in CSS content. All three methods produce the same glyph in modern browsers.
⚡ Quick Reference — Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow
U+279FDingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
➟Hexadecimal reference
➟Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+279F
Hex code ➟
HTML code ➟
Named entity —
CSS code \279FComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape. There is no named HTML entity:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\279F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow using Hexadecimal: ➟</p>
<p>Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow using HTML Code: ➟</p>
<p id="point">Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+279F is supported in modern browsers; use a font with Dingbats coverage for consistent glyph display:
👀 Live Preview
See the Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟) in navigation and diagram contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➟ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 279F to display the arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
➟ uses the decimal Unicode value 10143 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\279F is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce the arrow: ➟. Unicode U+279F is in Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF). No named HTML entity exists.
Use Cases
The Dashed Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➟) is commonly used in:
Next/forward buttons, breadcrumbs, carousels, and indicators for continue or next step.
Process flows, decision trees, and diagrams where a dashed arrow shows direction.
Tutorials, step-by-step guides, and docs that point to the next action or section.
Custom icons, list markers, and decorative dashed right-pointing arrows.
CTA buttons, “read more” links, and indicators directing users forward.
Unicode tables, HTML entity guides, and arrow symbol documentation.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
➟or➟since no named entity exists - Choose fonts with Dingbats coverage (Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans Symbols)
- Pair ➟ with text or
aria-label(e.g. “Next page”) - Use
\279Fonly inside CSScontent - Keep hex or decimal style consistent across the document
Don’t
- Assume a named entity exists—U+279F has none
- Rely on fonts that omit Dingbats (glyph may show as a box)
- Use the arrow alone without accessible context for screen readers
- Put CSS escape
\279Fin HTML text nodes - Mix hex and decimal styles randomly in one file
Key Takeaways
No named entity—use numeric references
➟ ➟For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\279FUnicode U+279F — Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)
Ideal for navigation, flowcharts, and directional UI cues
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➟ (hex), ➟ (decimal), or \279F in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All produce ➟.U+279F. Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 279F, decimal 10143. Used for directional and navigation cues.➟ or ➟ in HTML.➟ or ➟) go in markup. The CSS escape \279F is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Both render ➟.Explore More HTML Entities!
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