HTML Entity for Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2975
Definition
What Is Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To?
Right arrow above almost equal to (⥵) is the Unicode character at U+2975 in Supplemental Arrows-B. Official name: RIGHT ARROW ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO. It is a single math/logic arrow that combines a rightwards arrow with an almost-equal mark.
Remember
Character ⥵
Unicode U+2975
Named entity ⥵
Hex entity ⥵
Decimal ⥵
CSS escape \2975
Not the same → · ≈ · ⥴
Prefer ⥵ in HTML markup. You can also type ⥵ in UTF-8, or use numeric forms when needed.
Right arrow above almost equal to rendered alone and next to related marks.
ExampleA ⥵ B
Large glyph⥵
Compared⥵ → ≈ ⥴
With entitiesNamed: ⥵ | Hex: ⥵ | Decimal: ⥵
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To 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 a short relation example.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2975";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Named Entity: ⥵</p>
<p>Using Hex Code: ⥵</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ⥵</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ⥵</p>
<p>Relation: A ⥵ B</p>
</body>
</html>
Using Named Entity: ⥵
Using Hex Code: ⥵
Using HTML Code: ⥵
Using CSS Entity: ⥵
Typed directly: ⥵
Relation: A ⥵ B
How It Works
1. Named:⥵ is the HTML5 name for U+2975 → ⥵. Best default in markup.
2. Hex:U+2975 → ⥵ in HTML. Same glyph as the named form.
3. Decimal: same code point as 10613 → ⥵. Same result as hex and named.
4. CSS: use \2975 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥵ after the paragraph text.
5. Typed / relation: paste ⥵ in UTF-8, or write A ⥵ B for a short math/logic example.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To.
Stack
Do not stack → + ≈
Two separate characters are not the same as one U+2975 glyph. Prefer ⥵.
→
Not a plain right arrow
→ is → only. Use ⥵ when the almost-equal component matters.
≈
Not almost equal alone
≈ (≈) has no arrow. Pick the relation symbol that matches your meaning.
Fonts
Supplemental Arrows coverage
Some UI fonts omit U+2975. Prefer a math-capable font for display.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2975 belongs in CSS strings. ⥵ / ⥵ / ⥵ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End named entities
Always finish with ; — write ⥵, not &rarrap.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Right arrow above almost equal to (U+2975) and its entity forms (⥵, ⥵, ⥵, CSS \\2975) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Supplemental Arrows font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵)
Encode with named, hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerIE 9+
Yes
U+2975 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⥵ in HTML. Use ⥵ / ⥵ when numeric form is required, and \\2975 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+2975 (decimal 10613) — glyph ⥵.
HTML: prefer ⥵ — also ⥵ / ⥵ / type ⥵.
CSS: use \2975 inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⥵ = combined arrow + almost equal — not →, not ≈ alone.
Prefer ⥵ (named). You can also use ⥵ (hex), ⥵ (decimal), type ⥵ in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2975 in content.
U+2975 (RIGHT ARROW ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO). Hex 2975, decimal 10613. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).
Yes. Use ⥵. Numeric forms ⥵ and ⥵ also work. Prefer the named form for readable markup.
Use it in math or logic when a rightward relation includes an almost-equal / approximate sense in one character. Prefer → for a plain right arrow and ≈ for almost equal alone.
HTML entities (⥵, ⥵, or ⥵) go in markup. The CSS escape \2975 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⥵ is one character (U+2975). Stacking → and ≈ is two characters and not the same glyph. Prefer ⥵ when you need the combined symbol.
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Did you know?
Right arrow above almost equal to is Unicode U+2975 (decimal 10613) — glyph ⥵ in Supplemental Arrows-B. HTML5 names it ⥵. Prefer ⥵ in markup. Plain right arrow is → (U+2192); almost equal alone is ≈ (U+2248).
