HTML Entity for Right Double Dash Arrow (⤍)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+290D

HTML Entity for Right Double Dash Arrow (U+290D) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Double Dash Arrow Entity?

Right Double Dash Arrow (⤍) is the Supplemental Arrows-B character at Unicode U+290D (RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW). It is a rightwards arrow whose shaft is drawn with two dashes.

Remember

Character     ⤍
Unicode       U+290D
Hex entity    &#x290D;
Decimal       &#10509;
Named entity  &rbarr;
CSS escape    \290D
Not the same  ⇢ (U+21E2) · &rarr; (→)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⤍. Prefer &rbarr; when you want an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&rbarr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`⤍`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⤍`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\290D`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`⤍`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&rbarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⤍` or `⤍`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\290D"`
Arrows-block dashed arrow	Use U+21E2
Solid right arrow	Use → (U+2192)

See it

Live Preview

Right Double Dash Arrow in common UI contexts.

Next link Next ⤍

Large glyph ⤍

Named entity &rbarr; → ⤍

vs ⇢ / → ⤍ | ⇢ | →

With entities Hex: ⤍ | Decimal: ⤍ | Named: ⤍

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Right Double Dash 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 Dash Arrow (⤍) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\290D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x290D;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#10509;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &rbarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><a href="#">Next &rbarr;</a></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+290D → ⤍ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⤍.

2. Decimal: same code point as 10509 → ⤍. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &rbarr; is the HTML5 name for this character.

4. CSS: use \290D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⤍ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Double Dash Arrow.

Look-alikes

⤍ ≠ ⇢ ≠ →

Double-dash (U+290D), dashed arrow (U+21E2), and solid → are different characters.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

Supplemental Arrows-B coverage varies. Test on your target devices or provide a fallback font.

Name

Use `&rbarr;` exactly

Guessing names like &rdash; will not work. Stick to &rbarr; or numeric forms.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\290D belongs in CSS. &rbarr; / ⤍ / ⤍ 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 &rbarr;, not &rbarr.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Double Dash Arrow (U+290D) and its entity forms (&rbarr;, ⤍, ⤍, CSS \\290D) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Double Dash Arrow (&rbarr;)

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 IE 9+

Yes*

U+290D / &rbarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &rbarr; for readable HTML. Use \\290D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+290D (decimal 10509).
HTML: prefer &rbarr; — or use ⤍ / ⤍.
CSS: use \290D inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ⤍ ≠ ⇢ (U+21E2) ≠ → (→).

One line: U+290D → &rbarr; / ⤍ / ⤍ / CSS \290D.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Use &rbarr; (named), ⤍ (hex), ⤍ (decimal), or the CSS escape \290D in the content property. You can also type ⤍ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Double Dash Arrow?

U+290D (RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW). Hex 290D, decimal 10509. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block (U+2900–U+297F).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+290D?

Yes. &rbarr; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⤍ or ⤍.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for tentative navigation, draft flow diagrams, or UI that needs a rightwards arrow with a double-dash shaft. Prefer &rbarr; for readable HTML; add nearby words or aria-label for accessibility.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+290D?

HTML entities (&rbarr;, ⤍, or ⤍) go in markup. The CSS escape \290D is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⤍.

How is U+290D different from U+21E2 or →?

U+21E2 (⇢) is the rightwards dashed arrow (single dash style in the Arrows block). → (U+2192) is the solid rightwards arrow. U+290D is a rightwards double-dash arrow in Supplemental Arrows-B.

Did you know?

Right Double Dash Arrow is Unicode U+290D (decimal 10509) — RIGHTWARDS DOUBLE DASH ARROW. HTML5 provides &rbarr;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with the single dashed arrow (U+21E2, ⇢) or the plain right arrow → (→).

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