HTML Entity for Right Arrow Headless Tail (⤚)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+291A

HTML Entity for Right Arrow Headless Tail (U+291A) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Arrow Headless Tail Entity?

Right Arrow Headless Tail (⤚) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+291A (RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL). It is a rightwards arrow-tail shape used in navigation icons and technical diagrams.

Remember

Character     ⤚
Unicode       U+291A
Hex entity    &#x291A;
Decimal       &#10522;
Named entity  &ratail;
CSS escape    \291A
Note          &rAtail; = double tail (U+291C)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤚ (when the font supports U+291A). Prefer &ratail; in HTML source for clarity; use hex/decimal when generating entities, and CSS \291A only in content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&ratail;`	HTML markup (best default)
Hex entity	`⤚`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⤚`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\291A`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⤚`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML source	`&ratail;` (lowercase a)
Need a numeric entity in HTML	`⤚` or `⤚`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\291A"`
Double headless tail	Use &rAtail; (U+291C)
Plain right arrow	Use → (U+2192)

See it

Live Preview

Right Arrow Headless Tail in icon-style contexts.

Next link Next ⤚

Large glyph ⤚

Named entity &ratail; → ⤚

vs double / plain ⤚ | ⤜ | →

With entities Hex: ⤚ | Decimal: ⤚ | Named: ⤚

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Right Arrow Headless Tail with hex, decimal, named, and CSS. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS

All four ways to produce ⤚ in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Right Arrow Headless Tail (⤚) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\291A";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x291A;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10522;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &ratail;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><a href="#">Next &ratail;</a></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+291A → ⤚ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤚.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10522 → ⤚. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &ratail; is the HTML5 name for this character — note the lowercase a.

4. CSS: use \291A in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤚ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Arrow Headless Tail.

Case

`&ratail;` ≠ `&rAtail;`

Lowercase a selects U+291A (single). Capital &rAtail; is U+291C (double).

Look-alikes

Not plain →

→ (U+2192) is a standard rightwards arrow — a different shape and code point.

A11y

Label the action

Pair ⤚ with words like “Next”, or use aria-label.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\291A belongs in CSS. &ratail; / ⤚ / ⤚ belong in HTML.

Fonts

Supplemental Arrows coverage

Some fonts omit U+291A. Prefer Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Sans Symbols, or another arrows-capable face.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Arrow Headless Tail (U+291A) and its entity forms (&ratail;, ⤚, ⤚, CSS \\291A) are supported in modern browsers when the font includes Supplemental Arrows-B.

✓ Universal support

Right Arrow Headless Tail (⤚)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same character when the font supports U+291A.

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+291A / &ratail; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &ratail; in HTML (lowercase a). Use \\291A only inside CSS content. Do not confuse with &rAtail;.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+291A (decimal 10522).
HTML: prefer &ratail; — or use ⤚ / ⤚.
CSS: use \291A inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &ratail; (single) ≠ &rAtail; (double).

One line: U+291A → &ratail; / ⤚ / ⤚ / CSS \291A.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Arrow Headless Tail (⤚) in HTML using entities?

Use &ratail; (named), ⤚ (hex), ⤚ (decimal), or the CSS escape \291A in the content property. All render ⤚ when the font supports Supplemental Arrows-B.

What is the Unicode value for Right Arrow Headless Tail?

U+291A (RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL). Hex 291A, decimal 10522. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block.

Is there a named HTML entity for U+291A?

Yes. &ratail; is the HTML5 named entity for U+291A. Note the lowercase a — &rAtail; is a different character (U+291C).

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation icons and technical diagrams that need a rightwards arrow-tail (headless tail). Prefer &ratail; for readable HTML source.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+291A?

HTML entities (&ratail;, ⤚, or ⤚) go in markup. The CSS escape \291A is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤚.

How is U+291A different from U+291C or U+2192?

U+291C (⤜, &rAtail;) is the double rightwards arrow-tail. U+2192 (→, →) is a plain rightwards arrow. U+291A is the single arrow-tail form.

Did you know?

Right Arrow Headless Tail is Unicode U+291A (decimal 10522) — RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL. HTML5 provides the named entity &ratail; (lowercase). Prefer it for readable source, or use ⤚ / ⤚. Do not confuse it with the double-tail form &rAtail; (U+291C).

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