HTML Entity for Drafting Point Right Arrow (➛)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Drafting Point Right Arrow (➛) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+279B (HEAVY ROUND-TIPPED RIGHTWARDS ARROW) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)—a heavy round-tipped rightwards arrow often used in technical drafting, diagrams, and UI design.
Render it with ➛, ➛, or CSS escape \279B. There is no named HTML entity for this symbol. Compare → (right arrow, U+2192, →) or other Dingbats arrows when you need a different style.
⚡ Quick Reference — Drafting Point Right Arrow
U+279BDingbats block
➛Hexadecimal reference
➛Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+279B
Hex code ➛
HTML code ➛
Named entity (none)
CSS code \279B
Related U+2192 = Right arrow (→); U+2794 = Heavy wide-headed rightComplete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Drafting Point Right Arrow (➛) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\279B";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Drafting Point Right Arrow using Hexadecimal: ➛</p>
<p>Drafting Point Right Arrow using HTML Code: ➛</p>
<p id="point">Drafting Point Right Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+279B is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Dingbats:
👀 Live Preview
See the Drafting Point Right Arrow (➛) in diagrams and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➛ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 279B to display the Drafting Point Right Arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
➛ uses the decimal Unicode value 10139 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\279B is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ➛. Unicode U+279B. No named HTML entity—use numeric codes in markup. Serve HTML as UTF-8.
Use Cases
The Drafting Point Right Arrow (➛) is commonly used in:
Drafting-style connectors and rightward flow in engineering drawings.
Next, continue, or forward indicators in interfaces and wizards.
Show progression to the right between steps or decision nodes.
Highlight movement or attention to content on the right.
Technical docs, specs, and tutorials that need a clear right arrow.
Symbol pickers and design systems with drafting-style arrows.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
➛or➛consistently in markup - Add
aria-labelwhen the symbol means next, continue, or move right - Pair ➛ with a visible label or legend in diagrams
- Use
\279Bin CSS::before/::afterfor drafting right-arrow icons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Expect a named entity—none exists for U+279B
- Confuse ➛ (heavy round-tipped right) with → (simple right arrow)
- Put CSS escape
\279Bin HTML text nodes - Rely on the symbol alone in accessibility-critical UIs
- Assume decorative fonts include all Dingbats glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ➛
➛ ➛For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\279BUnicode U+279B — HEAVY ROUND-TIPPED RIGHTWARDS ARROW
Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)
Three methods, one glyph — widely supported in modern browsers
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➛ (hex), ➛ (decimal), or \279B in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ➛.U+279B (HEAVY ROUND-TIPPED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 279B, decimal 10139. A heavy round-tipped rightwards arrow, often used in drafting and technical diagrams.➛ or ➛) go in markup. The CSS escape \279B is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.➛ or ➛ in HTML.Explore More HTML Entities!
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