HTML Entity for Right Paired Arrows (⇉)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Paired Arrows (⇉) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21C9 (RIGHTWARDS PAIRED ARROWS) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a pair of right-pointing arrows used in navigation, diagrams, fast-forward controls, and directional notation.
Render it with ⇉ (named), ⇉, ⇉, or CSS \21C9. Related: U+2192 (→, simple right arrow / →), U+21C7 (⇇, left paired arrows / ⇇).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Paired Arrows
U+21C9Arrows block
⇉Hexadecimal reference
⇉Decimal reference
⇉Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21C9
Hex code ⇉
HTML code ⇉
Named entity ⇉
CSS code \21C9
Meaning Rightwards paired arrows
Related U+2192 = right arrow (→)
U+21C7 = left paired arrows (⇇)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right Paired Arrows (⇉) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21C9";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol using Hexadecimal: ⇉</p>
<p>Symbol using HTML Code: ⇉</p>
<p>Symbol using HTML Entity: ⇉</p>
<p id="point">Symbol using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Right Paired Arrows (⇉) renders in modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Paired Arrows (⇉) in navigation and diagram contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Named HTML Entity
⇉ is the named entity for the Right Paired Arrows (rightwards paired arrows). Easy to read in navigation and diagram markup.
Hexadecimal Code
⇉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21C9. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇉ uses the decimal Unicode value 8649 for the same symbol.
CSS Entity
\21C9 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⇉. Unicode U+21C9 is in the Arrows block. Previous: Right Open Headed Arrow.
Use Cases
The Right Paired Arrows (⇉) is commonly used in:
Fast-forward, skip-ahead, and multi-step forward controls in web interfaces.
Show paired rightward flow or forward direction in process diagrams.
Limits, iteration, or paired right arrows in technical writing.
Illustrate double right arrow symbols in guides and reference material.
Decorative or functional paired right arrows in buttons and labels.
Document and teach HTML entity usage for Arrows block symbols.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Prefer
⇉in HTML for readability - Use fonts that support the Arrows block (U+21C9)
- Set
<meta charset="utf-8"> - Pair ⇉ with context (navigation, diagrams) so meaning is clear
- Keep one encoding style per project for consistency
- Distinguish ⇉ from → when paired vs single right arrow matters
Don’t
- Confuse
⇉(U+21C9, paired right) with→(U+2192, single right arrow) - Confuse
⇉(U+21C9) with⇇(U+21C7, paired left) - Use CSS
\21C9inside HTML text nodes - Assume all fonts render arrow glyphs identically
- Mix named and numeric entities inconsistently in the same component
Key Takeaways
Four ways to render U+21C9 in HTML and CSS
⇉ ⇉ ⇉For CSS, use \21C9 in the content property
Unicode U+21C9 — RIGHTWARDS PAIRED ARROWS
Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF) — named entity ⇉
Previous: Right Open Headed Arrow (⇾) Next: Right Parenthesis
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇉ (named), ⇉ (hex), ⇉ (decimal), or \21C9 in CSS content. All four methods render ⇉ correctly.U+21C9 (RIGHTWARDS PAIRED ARROWS). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21C9, decimal 8649. A pair of right-pointing arrows side by side.⇉, ⇉, ⇉) go in markup. The CSS escape \21C9 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇉.⇉ is the named HTML entity for U+21C9. You can also use ⇉ (decimal) or ⇉ (hex) and \21C9 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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