HTML Entity for Right Arrow (→)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+2192

HTML Entity for right arrow (U+2192) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Right Arrow?

Right arrow (→) is the Unicode character at U+2192 in the Arrows block. Official name: RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It is one of the most common directional marks for navigation, UI labels, and math mappings.

Remember

Character     →
Unicode       U+2192
Named entity  &rarr;
Alias         &rightarrow;
Hex entity    &#x2192;
Decimal       &#8594;
CSS escape    \2192
Not the same  -> · ← · ⇒

Prefer → in HTML markup. You can also type → in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`→`	HTML markup (preferred)
Named alias	`&rightarrow;`	HTML markup (same glyph)
Direct character	`→`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`→`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`→`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2192`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Navigation / Next / Continue	`→` or type `→`
Left / Back	← / `←`
Double right (implication)	⇒ / `⇒`
Longer rightwards arrow	⟶ / `&xrarr;`
ASCII fallback only	`->` (not the same character)
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\2192"`

See it

Live Preview

Right arrow rendered in common UI and math contexts.

Example Home → HTML → Entities

Large glyph →

Compared → ← ⇒ ->

With entities Named: → | Hex: → | Decimal: →

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Right Arrow 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 produce →, plus breadcrumb and mapping examples.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Right Arrow (→) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2192";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Right Arrow using Named Entity: &rarr;</p>
  <p>Right Arrow using Hex Code: &#x2192;</p>
  <p>Right Arrow using HTML Code: &#8594;</p>
  <p id="point">Right Arrow using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: →</p>
  <p>Continue &rarr; Next lesson</p>
  <p>Mapping: A &rarr; B</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Named: → is the HTML5 name for U+2192 → →. Best default in markup (&rightarrow; is the same glyph).

2. Hex: U+2192 → → in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.

3. Decimal: same code point as 8594 → →. Same result as hex and named.

4. CSS: use \2192 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that → after the paragraph text.

5. Typed / uses: paste → in UTF-8, or write labels like Continue → and mappings like A → B.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Arrow.

Not ASCII hyphen + >

Typing -> is two ASCII characters. Prefer → for a real rightwards arrow.

Case

→ vs ⇒

→ is → (single). ⇒ is ⇒ (double). Names are case-sensitive.

←

Direction matters

Use ← for left. Do not flip → with CSS unless you also update accessible text.

A11y

Keep meaning in text

If the arrow carries meaning (Next, Continue), include clear words nearby — do not rely on the glyph alone.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2192 belongs in CSS strings. → / → / → belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End named entities

Always finish with ; — write →, not &rarr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right arrow (U+2192) and its entity forms (→, &rightarrow;, →, →, CSS \\2192) are supported in all mainstream browsers.

✓ Universal support

Right Arrow (→)

Encode with named, 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+2192 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer → in HTML. Use → / → when numeric form is required, and \\2192 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: right arrow is U+2192 (decimal 8594) — glyph →.
HTML: prefer → — also &rightarrow; / → / → / type →.
CSS: use \2192 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: → = rightwards arrow — not ->, not ⇒, not ←.

One line: U+2192 → → / → / → / CSS \2192.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display → in HTML?

Prefer → (named). You can also use → (hex), → (decimal), &rightarrow; (alias), type → in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2192 in content.

What is the Unicode value for this mark?

U+2192 (RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 2192, decimal 8594. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+2192?

Yes. Use → (preferred) or &rightarrow;. Numeric forms → and → also work.

When should I use U+2192?

Use it for navigation cues, breadcrumbs, CTAs, flow diagrams, and math mappings (A → B). Prefer ← for left, ⇒ for implication-style double arrows, and SVG/CSS for decorative UI arrows when you need scalable graphics.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+2192?

HTML entities (→, →, or →) go in markup. The CSS escape \2192 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is → the same as -> or ⇒?

No. → is U+2192 (→). The ASCII sequence -> is two characters (hyphen + greater-than). ⇒ is U+21D2 (⇒), a double right arrow.

Did you know?

Right arrow is Unicode U+2192 (decimal 8594) — glyph → in the Arrows block. HTML5 names it → (alias &rightarrow;). Prefer → in markup. Left arrow is ← (U+2190); double right arrow is ⇒ (U+21D2).

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