HTML Entity for Greater Than Above Right Arrow (⥸)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2978

HTML Entity for greater-than above rightwards arrow (U+2978) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Greater Than Above Right Arrow?

Greater-than above rightwards arrow (⥸) is the Unicode character at U+2978 in Supplemental Mathematical Operators. Official name: GREATER-THAN ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It is a single math glyph — not a plain greater-than plus a separate arrow.

Remember

Character     ⥸
Unicode       U+2978
Named entity  &gtrarr;
Hex entity    &#x2978;
Decimal       &#10616;
CSS escape    \2978
Meaning       greater-than above rightwards arrow
Not the same  &gt; (>) · → · ⥷ (less-than above right arrow)

Prefer &gtrarr; in HTML. Alternatives: ⥸, ⥸, or paste ⥸ in a UTF-8 document.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&gtrarr;`	HTML markup (preferred)
Hex entity	`⥸`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⥸`	HTML markup
Direct character	`⥸`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\2978`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Math / flow notation with this glyph	`&gtrarr;`
Plain greater-than comparison	`>`
Less-than above rightwards arrow	Less than above right arrow (U+2977)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2978"`
Need only an arrow, not the relation	Use a rightwards arrow entity — not `&gtrarr;`

See it

Live Preview

Symbol alone, in a sample, and next to related forms.

Glyph ⥸

Large glyph ⥸

Sample x ⥸ y step: a ⥸ b

Compared > ⥸ ⥷ →

With entities Named: ⥸ | Hex: ⥸ | Decimal: ⥸

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows ⥸ with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Five ways to display ⥸ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Greater Than Above Right Arrow (U+2978) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2978";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Named: &gtrarr;</p>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x2978;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10616;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ⥸</p>
  <p>Sample: x &gtrarr; y</p>
  <p>Plain &gt; (different): &gt;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &gtrarr; is the HTML5 name for U+2978 → ⥸. Prefer this in markup.

2. Hex: ⥸ inserts the same code point. Same visual as named.

3. Decimal: same code point as 10616 → ⥸.

4. CSS: use \2978 in content (not an HTML entity). Four hex digits are enough here; keep a space or quote end after the escape if more digits follow.

5. Typed: paste ⥸ in a UTF-8 document when your editor supports it. Compare with > — that is only greater-than, not this combined glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with greater-than above rightwards arrow.

Name

Prefer `&gtrarr;`

The named entity is easier to read than numeric form and avoids pasting a rare glyph incorrectly.

Not >

Not plain greater-than

> is U+003E. This symbol is U+2978 — use &gtrarr; only when you need the combined glyph.

Compose

Do not fake it with two characters

Stacking > and an arrow is not the same Unicode character and may wrap or space differently.

Font

Check math font coverage

Some UI fonts omit Supplemental Mathematical Operators. Prefer a math-capable font if the glyph shows as a box.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2978 belongs in CSS strings. &gtrarr; / ⥸ / ⥸ belong in HTML.

Pair

Mirror form exists

Less-than above rightwards arrow is U+2977 — a different character from U+2978.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write &gtrarr;, not &gtrarr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Greater-than above rightwards arrow (U+2978) and its entity forms (&gtrarr;, ⥸, ⥸, CSS \\2978) are supported in all mainstream browsers that implement Unicode and HTML entities. Glyph visibility depends on font coverage.

✓ Universal entity support

Greater Than Above Right Arrow (⥸)

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

100% Entity support

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes

U+2978 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &gtrarr; in HTML. Use ⥸ / ⥸ when numeric form is required, and \\2978 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this glyph is U+2978 (decimal 10616) — ⥸.
HTML: prefer &gtrarr; — also ⥸ / ⥸.
CSS: use \2978 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⥸ ≠ > — one combined math character, not two.

One line: U+2978 → &gtrarr; / ⥸ / ⥸ / CSS \2978.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⥸ in HTML?

Prefer &gtrarr; (named). You can also use ⥸ (hex), ⥸ (decimal), paste ⥸ in a UTF-8 document, or the CSS escape \2978 in content.

What is the Unicode value for greater-than above rightwards arrow?

U+2978 (GREATER-THAN ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 2978, decimal 10616. It belongs to Supplemental Mathematical Operators.

Is there a named HTML entity for this symbol?

Yes. HTML5 defines &gtrarr; for U+2978. Prefer it when you want readable markup.

When should I use U+2978?

Use it in math, logic, or diagram text when you need a single glyph that combines a greater-than relation with a rightwards arrow — not a plain > or a separate arrow.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2978?

HTML entities (&gtrarr;, ⥸, or ⥸) go in markup. The CSS escape \2978 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ⥸ the same as > plus →?

No. ⥸ is one code point (U+2978). Typing > and an arrow makes two characters and may look different.

Did you know?

Greater-than above rightwards arrow is Unicode U+2978 (decimal 10616) — glyph ⥸ (GREATER-THAN ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW) in Supplemental Mathematical Operators. HTML5 named entity: &gtrarr;. Prefer &gtrarr; in HTML. It is one character, not > plus an arrow.

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