HTML Entity for Long Right Double Arrow (⟹)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Long Right Double Arrow (⟹) symbol in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, named entity, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+27F9 (LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW) in the Supplemental Arrows-C block.
Render it with ⟹, ⟹, ⟹, or CSS escape \27F9. It is used for implication (“implies”) in logic and math, and for strong rightward relations in technical content. For the long left counterpart, see Long Left Double Arrow (⟸, ⟸).
⚡ Quick Reference — Long Right Double Arrow
U+27F9Supplemental Arrows-C
⟹Hexadecimal reference
⟹Decimal reference
⟹Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+27F9
Hex code ⟹
HTML code ⟹
Named entity ⟹
CSS code \27F9
Meaning Long rightwards double arrow
Related U+27F8 = ⟸ (⟸)
Block Supplemental Arrows-CComplete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Long Right Double Arrow (⟹) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\27F9";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⟹</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⟹</p>
<p>Symbol (named): ⟹</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Long Right Double Arrow (⟹) is supported in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Long Right Double Arrow (⟹) in logic and diagram contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⟹ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 27F9 to display the long double arrow.
Decimal HTML Code
⟹ uses the decimal Unicode value 10233 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⟹ is the semantic named entity for ⟹—readable in source HTML and part of the HTML5 character set.
CSS Entity
\27F9 is used in CSS stylesheets, particularly in the content property of pseudo-elements.
Same visual result
All four methods produce the glyph: ⟹. Unicode U+27F9 is in Supplemental Arrows-C. Previous: Long Right Arrow From Bar.
Use Cases
The Long Right Double Arrow (⟹) is commonly used in:
Implication (“implies”) and logical consequence in notation.
Strong rightward flow or consequence in process diagrams.
Indicate “implies” or “leads to” in specs and API docs.
Prominent “next” or forward indicator with double-arrow styling.
Strong forward direction in toggles, wizards, or step flows.
Explain implication, consequence, or relations in tutorials.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⟹for readable source markup - Clarify in logic that ⟹ often means “implies” or consequence
- Choose ⟹ when you need a longer double stroke than ⇒
- Pair arrows with text labels for accessibility
- Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse
⟹(⟹) with⟸(⟸) or⟶(⟶) - Put CSS escape
\27F9in HTML text nodes - Rely on the arrow glyph alone for screen reader users
- Assume every font renders long double arrows identically—test on mobile
- Use ⟹ and ⇒ interchangeably when precision matters
Key Takeaways
Four HTML/CSS references all render ⟹
⟹ ⟹ ⟹For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\27F9Unicode U+27F9 — LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW
Prefer ⟹ for readability; long left double is ⟸
Previous: Long Right Arrow From Bar Next: Long Right Double Arrow From Bar
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⟹ (hex), ⟹ (decimal), ⟹ (named), or \27F9 in CSS content. All produce ⟹.U+27F9 (LONG RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW). Supplemental Arrows-C block. Hex 27F9, decimal 10233. Named entity: ⟹.⟹ is the named HTML entity for ⟹. It is part of the HTML5 named character set and the most readable option in source markup.⇒) is the standard rightwards double arrow. ⟸ (⟸) is the long leftwards double arrow. ⟹ (⟹) is the long rightwards double arrow with a longer horizontal stroke.Explore More HTML Entities!
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