HTML Entity for Long Right Squiggle Arrow (⟿)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+27FF

HTML Entity for Long Right Squiggle Arrow (U+27FF) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Long Right Squiggle Arrow Entity?

Long Right Squiggle Arrow (⟿) is the Supplemental Arrows-A character at Unicode U+27FF (LONG RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). It is a long wavy rightwards arrow used for informal or creative direction cues.

Remember

Character     ⟿
Unicode       U+27FF
Hex entity    &#x27FF;
Decimal       &#10239;
Named entity  &dzigrarr;
CSS escape    \27FF
Not the same  &zigrarr; (⇝) · &xrarr; (⟶)

Named, hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ⟿. Prefer &dzigrarr; in HTML source for clarity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&dzigrarr;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`⟿`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⟿`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\27FF`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⟿`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable squiggle HTML source	`&dzigrarr;`
Need a numeric entity in HTML	`⟿` or `⟿`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\27FF"`
Shorter right squiggle (⇝)	Use &zigrarr; (U+21DD)
Straight long right arrow (⟶)	Use &xrarr; (U+27F6)

See it

Live Preview

Long Right Squiggle Arrow in common UI and flowchart contexts.

Flow Start ⟿ Next

Large glyph ⟿

Named entity &dzigrarr; → ⟿

vs ⇝ / ⟶ ⟿ | ⇝ | ⟶

With entities Named: ⟿ | Hex: ⟿ | Decimal: ⟿

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol with named, hex, decimal, and CSS forms. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Named + Hex + Decimal + CSS

Four ways to produce ⟿ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Long Right Squiggle Arrow (⟿)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\27FF";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x27FF;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10239;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &dzigrarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Start &dzigrarr; Next</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: &dzigrarr; is the clearest HTML form and renders ⟿.

2. Hex: U+27FF → ⟿ in HTML. Same result as the named entity.

3. Decimal: same code point as 10239 → ⟿. Same result as hex.

4. CSS: use \27FF in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⟿ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Long Right Squiggle Arrow.

Length

⟿ ≠ ⇝

The shorter squiggle is &zigrarr; (U+21DD). Use U+27FF only when you need the long form.

Name

`&dzigrarr;` ≠ `&zigrarr;`

The leading d marks the long (double-length) squiggle. Mixing them up changes the glyph.

Straight

Not a straight arrow

For a straight long right arrow, use &xrarr; (U+27F6), not &dzigrarr;.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\27FF belongs in CSS. &dzigrarr; / ⟿ / ⟿ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with labels (for example Start &dzigrarr; Next) or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write &dzigrarr;, not &dzigrarr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Long Right Squiggle Arrow (U+27FF) and its entity forms (&dzigrarr;, ⟿, ⟿, CSS \\27FF) are supported in all modern browsers.

✓ Universal encoding

Long Right Squiggle Arrow (⟿)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⟿ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

100% Browser coverage

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+27FF Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &dzigrarr; for readable HTML. Use \\27FF only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+27FF (decimal 10239).
HTML: prefer &dzigrarr; — or use ⟿ / ⟿.
CSS: use \27FF inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &dzigrarr; ≠ &zigrarr; ≠ &xrarr;.

One line: U+27FF → &dzigrarr; / ⟿ / ⟿ / CSS \27FF.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Long Right Squiggle Arrow (⟿) in HTML using entities?

Use &dzigrarr; (named), ⟿ (hex), ⟿ (decimal), or the CSS escape \27FF in the content property. All render ⟿.

What is the Unicode value for Long Right Squiggle Arrow?

U+27FF (LONG RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). Hex 27FF, decimal 10239. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-A (U+27F0–U+27FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+27FF?

Yes. &dzigrarr; is the named HTML5 entity for ⟿ and is supported in all modern browsers.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for wavy or informal rightwards direction in UI, flowcharts, and creative diagrams when you need a longer squiggle than &zigrarr;. Prefer &dzigrarr; for readable source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+27FF?

HTML entities (&dzigrarr;, ⟿, or ⟿) go in markup. The CSS escape \27FF is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⟿.

Is the long squiggle arrow the same as ⇝?

No. ⇝ is the shorter rightwards squiggle arrow (&zigrarr;, U+21DD). ⟿ (U+27FF) is the longer form. Do not confuse either with the straight long right arrow &xrarr; (U+27F6).

Did you know?

Long Right Squiggle Arrow is Unicode U+27FF (decimal 10239) — LONG RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW in Supplemental Arrows-A. HTML5 provides the named entity &dzigrarr;. Prefer it for readable source. The shorter squiggle is &zigrarr; (⇝, U+21DD).

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