HTML Entity for Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵) in HTML using numeric references, the named entity, and CSS escapes. This character is U+2975 (RIGHT ARROW ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO) in the Supplemental Arrows-C block (U+2900–U+297F)—a specialized mathematical and logical arrow symbol.
You can use the named entity ⥵, hex ⥵, decimal ⥵, or CSS \2975. Do not confuse ⥵ with plain U+2192 (→, right arrow) or U+2248 (≈, almost equal to) used separately.
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To
U+2975Supplemental Arrows-C (U+2900–U+297F)
⥵Hexadecimal reference
⥵Decimal reference
⥵Standard HTML entity
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2975
Hex code ⥵
HTML code ⥵
Named entity ⥵
CSS code \2975
Meaning Right arrow above almost equal to
Related U+2192 = right arrow (→)
U+2248 = almost equal to (≈)
U+2974 = right arrow through less-than (⥴)
Block Supplemental Arrows-C (U+2900–U+297F)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ⥵ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, the named entity, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\2975";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Hex: ⥵</p>
<p>Decimal: ⥵</p>
<p>Named: ⥵</p>
<p id="point">CSS: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+2975 is supported in all modern browsers when a font with Supplemental Arrows-C coverage is available:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵) in mathematical and logical contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⥵ uses Unicode hex 2975 to display the right arrow above almost equal to symbol.
Decimal HTML Code
⥵ is the decimal equivalent (10613) for the same character.
Named HTML Entity
⥵ is the standard named entity for U+2975—readable in HTML source.
CSS Entity
\2975 is the CSS escape for U+2975, used in pseudo-element content.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⥵. Unicode U+2975 in Supplemental Arrows-C. Next: Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow.
Use Cases
The Right Arrow Above Almost Equal To (⥵) is commonly used in:
Formal expressions, proofs, and mathematical documentation.
Logical statements and formal logic with almost-equal relationships.
Research documents and scholarly articles requiring precise notation.
Specifications, algorithm descriptions, and formal documentation.
Formal specifications and notation in CS textbooks and papers.
Provide plain-language context alongside the symbol for screen readers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⥵for readable markup in HTML source - Set
<meta charset="utf-8">for reliable rendering - Use a font with good mathematical symbol coverage for academic content
- Link to Right Arrow and Asymptotically Equal To for related symbols
- Pick one reference style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ⥵ with → (plain right arrow) or ≈ (almost equal to alone)
- Use padded Unicode notation like U+02975—the correct value is
U+2975 - Use CSS escape
\2975in HTML text nodes - Stack → and ≈ manually when the combined glyph ⥵ is intended
- Assume every system font renders Supplemental Arrows-C without testing
Key Takeaways
Four ways to render U+2975 in HTML and CSS
⥵ ⥵For CSS stylesheets, use \2975 in the content property
Unicode U+2975 — RIGHT ARROW ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO (⥵)
Distinct from plain right arrow →, almost equal ≈, and other Supplemental Arrows-C glyphs
Previous: Right Arrow (→) Next: Right Arrow Above Short Left Arrow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⥵ (named entity), ⥵ (hex), ⥵ (decimal), or \2975 in CSS content. All four render ⥵.U+2975 (RIGHT ARROW ABOVE ALMOST EQUAL TO). Supplemental Arrows-C block (U+2900–U+297F). Hex 2975, decimal 10613.⥵ is the standard named entity for U+2975 and is the most readable option in HTML source.Explore More HTML Entities!
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