HTML Entity for Heavy Right Arrow (➙)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2799

HTML Entity for heavy right arrow (U+2799) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Heavy Right Arrow?

Heavy right arrow (➙) is the Unicode character at U+2799 in Dingbats. Official name: HEAVY RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It is a bold rightwards arrow used for next/continue cues, navigation, and directional UI.

Remember

Character     ➙
Unicode       U+2799
Hex entity    &#x2799;
Decimal       &#10137;
CSS escape    \2799
Named entity  (none)
Meaning       heavy rightwards arrow
Not the same  → (&rarr;) · ⇒ (&rArr;) · ➚

Prefer ➙ or ➙ in HTML (no named form). You can also type ➙ in a UTF-8 document. For a classic text arrow with a named entity, prefer →.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`➙`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`➙`	HTML markup
Direct character	`➙`	HTML text (UTF-8)
CSS escape	`\2799`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Bold Dingbats next / continue / right cue	`➙` plus visible text or `aria-label`
Classic text / math right arrow	Right arrow — `→` (→)
Double right arrow	`⇒` (⇒)
Northeast Dingbats arrow	Heavy north east arrow — `➚`
Dashed triangle-headed right arrow	Heavy dashed triangle headed right arrow
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2799"`

See it

Live Preview

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

Glyph ➙

Large glyph ➙

Sample Next ➙

Compared ➙ → ⇒ ➚

With entities Hex: ➙ | Decimal: ➙

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows heavy 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 display ➙ in HTML and CSS.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Heavy Right Arrow (U+2799) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2799";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x2799;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10137;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ➙</p>
  <p><span aria-label="Next">Next &#x2799;</span></p>
  <p>Classic: &rarr;</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: ➙ inserts code point U+2799 → ➙.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10137 → ➙. Same visual as hex.

3. CSS: use \2799 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends ➙.

4. Typed: paste ➙ in a UTF-8 document when you need this dingbat. Prefer aria-label or nearby prose such as “Next” so meaning is clear to everyone.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with heavy right arrow.

Name

No named entity

There is no HTML5 named entity for U+2799. Use ➙ or ➙. Do not invent &heavyrarr;. For classic right arrow, use →.

→

Not `→`

→ is → (U+2192). Heavy right arrow is ➙. Related direction — different glyphs.

➚

Not northeast arrow

Heavy north east arrow is ➚ (U+279A). This page is the horizontal heavy rightwards form ➙.

Font

Font coverage

Some fonts omit Dingbats. If ➙ is missing, fall back to → or a font with U+2799 coverage.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2799 belongs in CSS strings. ➙ / ➙ belong in HTML.

a11y

Add accessible text

Screen readers may not announce ➙ clearly. Prefer aria-label="Next" or nearby prose for actions.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish entities with ; — write ➙, not &#x2799.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Heavy right arrow (U+2799) and its entity forms (➙, ➙, CSS \\2799) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbats font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Heavy 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+2799 Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ➙ in HTML (no named form). Use ➙ when decimal form is required, and \\2799 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: heavy right arrow is U+2799 (decimal 10137) — glyph ➙.
HTML: no named entity — use ➙ / ➙ / type ➙.
CSS: use \2799 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ➙ ≠ → — use for bold Dingbats rightwards cues.

One line: U+2799 → ➙ / ➙ / CSS \2799 (no named form).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ➙ in HTML?

Use ➙ (hex), ➙ (decimal), type ➙ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2799 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+2799.

What is the Unicode value for heavy right arrow?

U+2799 (HEAVY RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 2799, decimal 10137. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2799?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this arrow. Prefer ➙ or ➙. For classic right arrow, use → (U+2192).

When should I use U+2799?

Use it for bold Dingbats next/continue cues, navigation, or directional UI. For a classic math/text arrow with a named entity, prefer →. For NE direction, see heavy north east arrow. For triangle-headed styles, see related Dingbats arrows.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2799?

HTML numeric entities (➙ or ➙) go in markup. The CSS escape \2799 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is U+2799 the same as →?

No. Heavy right arrow is U+2799 (➙), a Dingbats glyph. → is U+2192 (→). Related direction — different code points and looks.

Did you know?

Heavy right arrow is Unicode U+2799 (decimal 10137) — glyph ➙ in Dingbats (official name HEAVY RIGHTWARDS ARROW). There is no HTML5 named entity; use ➙ or ➙. Prefer nearby text or aria-label (for example “Next”). Do not confuse it with classic right arrow → (→) or double right arrow ⇒ (⇒).

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