HTML Entity for Right Arrow Double Vertical Stroke (⇻)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+21FB
Definition
What Is Right Arrow Double Vertical Stroke?
Right arrow double vertical stroke (⇻) is the Unicode character at U+21FB in the Arrows block. Official name: RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE. It is a rightwards arrow crossed by two vertical strokes — often used as a fast-forward style cue.
Remember
Character ⇻
Unicode U+21FB
Hex entity ⇻
Decimal ⇻
CSS escape \21FB
Named entity (none)
Not the same → · ⇺ · ⇸
Prefer ⇻ or ⇻ in HTML markup. You can also type ⇻ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ⇻
Using HTML Code: ⇻
Using CSS Entity: ⇻
Typed directly: ⇻
Skip ⇻
How It Works
1. Hex:U+21FB → ⇻ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇻.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8699 → ⇻. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \21FB in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⇻ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / UI: paste ⇻ in UTF-8, or write labels like Skip ⇻ for a short control cue.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Right Arrow Double Vertical Stroke.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+21FB. Use ⇻ or ⇻.
→
Not a plain right arrow
→ is → (U+2192). Use U+21FB when the double vertical stroke matters.
⇺
Direction matters
U+21FA is the leftwards counterpart. Do not flip → with CSS unless accessible text matches.
⇸
Single vs double stroke
U+21F8 has one vertical stroke. U+21FB has two. Pick the stroke count that matches your meaning.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\21FB belongs in CSS strings. ⇻ / ⇻ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End numeric references
Always finish with ; — write ⇻, not ⇻.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Right arrow double vertical stroke (U+21FB) and its entity forms (⇻, ⇻, CSS \\21FB) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Arrows font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Right Arrow Double Vertical Stroke (⇻)
Encode with 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+21FB / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⇻ or ⇻ in HTML. Use \\21FB only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+21FB (decimal 8699) — glyph ⇻.
HTML: use ⇻ or ⇻ — no named entity; typing ⇻ also works.
CSS: use \21FB inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⇻ = right arrow with double stroke — not →, not U+21FA, not U+21F8.
One line:U+21FB → ⇻ / ⇻ / CSS \21FB.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⇻ (hex), ⇻ (decimal), type ⇻ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \21FB in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+21FB.
U+21FB (RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE). Hex 21FB, decimal 8699. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⇻ or ⇻.
Use it in UI, logic, or diagrams when you need a rightwards arrow marked with a double vertical stroke (often a “fast-forward” style cue). Prefer → for a plain right arrow, and U+21FA for the leftwards counterpart.
HTML entities (⇻ or ⇻) go in markup. The CSS escape \21FB goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⇻ is U+21FB (double vertical stroke). → is → (U+2192, plain right arrow). U+21F8 is rightwards arrow with a single vertical stroke.
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Did you know?
Right arrow double vertical stroke is Unicode U+21FB (decimal 8699) — glyph ⇻ in the Arrows block. Official name: RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⇻ or ⇻. The leftwards counterpart is U+21FA; a single vertical stroke form is U+21F8.
