HTML Entity for Right Double Arrow (⇒)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21D2

HTML Entity for Right Double Arrow (U+21D2) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Double Arrow Entity?

Right Double Arrow (⇒) is the Arrows character at Unicode U+21D2 (RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW). It is often used for implication, maps, and strong rightward direction — thicker than the single →.

Remember

Character     ⇒
Unicode       U+21D2
Hex entity    &#x21D2;
Decimal       &#8658;
Named entity  &rArr;  (alias &Rightarrow;)
CSS escape    \21D2
Not the same  &rarr; (→) — case-sensitive!

All of these produce the same glyph: ⇒. Prefer ⇒ when you want an explicit entity; watch the capital A.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`⇒`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⇒`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⇒`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\21D2`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⇒`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`⇒` (or `&Rightarrow;`)
Need a numeric entity	`⇒` or `⇒`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21D2"`
Single (thin) right arrow	Use → (U+2192)
Double arrow with bar	Use right double arrow from bar

See it

Live Preview

Right Double Arrow in common UI and math contexts.

Forward link Next ⇒

Implication A ⇒ B

Large glyph ⇒

Named entity ⇒ → ⇒

vs single → ⇒ | →

With entities Hex: ⇒ | Decimal: ⇒ | Named: ⇒

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Right Double Arrow 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 Double Arrow (⇒) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21D2";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21D2;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8658;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &rArr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><a href="#">Next &rArr;</a></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21D2 → ⇒ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇒.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8658 → ⇒. Same result as hex.

3. Named: ⇒ is the HTML5 name (alias &Rightarrow;). Capital A is required.

4. CSS: use \21D2 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⇒ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Double Arrow.

Case

`⇒` ≠ `→`

Lowercase → is → (U+2192). Uppercase A in ⇒ gives ⇒ (U+21D2).

Look-alikes

⇒ ≠ → ≠ ⇢

Double, single, and dashed right arrows are different characters.

Alias

`&Rightarrow;` works too

&Rightarrow; is an HTML5 alias for the same character as ⇒.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21D2 belongs in CSS. ⇒ / ⇒ / ⇒ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with text like “Next”, or use aria-label on icon-only controls.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⇒, not &rArr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Double Arrow (U+21D2) and its entity forms (⇒, ⇒, ⇒, CSS \\21D2) are supported in all modern browsers.

✓ Universal support

Right Double Arrow (⇒)

Encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or type ⇒ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

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+21D2 / ⇒ Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⇒ for readable HTML. Remember capital A. Use \\21D2 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+21D2 (decimal 8658).
HTML: prefer ⇒ — or use ⇒ / ⇒.
CSS: use \21D2 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⇒ ≠ → — named entities are case-sensitive.

One line: U+21D2 → ⇒ / ⇒ / ⇒ / CSS \21D2.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Double Arrow (⇒) in HTML using entities?

Use ⇒ (named), ⇒ (hex), ⇒ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21D2 in the content property. You can also type ⇒ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Double Arrow?

U+21D2 (RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW). Hex 21D2, decimal 8658. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+21D2?

Yes. ⇒ is the primary HTML5 named entity. &Rightarrow; is a supported alias. You can also use ⇒ or ⇒.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for logic/implication notation (A ⇒ B), maps, and strong rightward navigation. Prefer ⇒ for readable HTML; add nearby words or aria-label for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+21D2?

HTML entities (⇒, ⇒, or ⇒) go in markup. The CSS escape \21D2 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⇒.

How is ⇒ different from →?

→ (U+2192) is the single rightwards arrow →. ⇒ (U+21D2) is the double rightwards arrow ⇒. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Right Double Arrow is Unicode U+21D2 (decimal 8658) — RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE ARROW. HTML5 provides ⇒ (alias &Rightarrow;). Prefer it for readable source. Case matters: → is the single arrow →; ⇒ is the double arrow ⇒.

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