HTML Entity for Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21DD

HTML Entity for Right Squiggle Arrow (U+21DD) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Squiggle Arrow Entity?

Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+21DD (RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). It is a right-pointing arrow with a wavy (squiggle) shaft — useful in diagrams and flowcharts.

Remember

Character     ⇝
Unicode       U+21DD
Hex entity    &#x21DD;
Decimal       &#8669;
Named entity  &zigrarr;
CSS escape    \21DD
Not the same  &rarr; (→) · ⇜ (U+21DC) · &harrw; (↭)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⇝. Prefer &zigrarr; when you want an explicit entity (names are case-sensitive — write it exactly).

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

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

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&zigrarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⇝` or `⇝`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21DD"`
Straight right arrow	Use → (U+2192)
Leftwards squiggle	Use ⇜ (U+21DC)
Bidirectional wave arrow	Use &harrw; (U+21AD)

See it

Live Preview

Right Squiggle Arrow in common diagram contexts.

Flow label Next step ⇝

Large glyph ⇝

Named entity &zigrarr; → ⇝

vs → / ⇜ ⇝ | → | ⇜

With entities Hex: ⇝ | Decimal: ⇝ | Named: ⇝

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows this symbol 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 Squiggle Arrow (⇝)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21DD";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21DD;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8669;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &zigrarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Next &zigrarr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21DD → ⇝ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇝.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8669 → ⇝. Same result as hex.

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

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

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Squiggle Arrow.

Look-alikes

⇝ ≠ → ≠ ⇜

&zigrarr; is wavy right. → is straight. U+21DC is the leftwards squiggle (no named entity).

Name

Match the spelling exactly

Use &zigrarr;. Nearby names like → and &harrw; map to other points.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

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

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21DD belongs in CSS. &zigrarr; / ⇝ / ⇝ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with text like Next or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Squiggle Arrow (U+21DD) and its entity forms (&zigrarr;, ⇝, ⇝, CSS \\21DD) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Squiggle Arrow (&zigrarr;)

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+21DD / &zigrarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &zigrarr; for readable HTML. Use \\21DD only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+21DD (decimal 8669).
HTML: prefer &zigrarr; — or use ⇝ / ⇝.
CSS: use \21DD inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &zigrarr; ≠ → ≠ U+21DC.

One line: U+21DD → &zigrarr; / ⇝ / ⇝ / CSS \21DD.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) in HTML using entities?

Use &zigrarr; (named), ⇝ (hex), ⇝ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21DD in the content property. You can also type ⇝ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Squiggle Arrow?

U+21DD (RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). Hex 21DD, decimal 8669. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

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

Yes. &zigrarr; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ⇝ or ⇝. The leftwards squiggle (U+21DC) has no named entity.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in diagrams, flowcharts, and technical notes when you need a right-pointing wavy (squiggle) arrow instead of a straight →. Prefer &zigrarr; for readable HTML.

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

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

How is &zigrarr; different from → or &harrw;?

→ (U+2192) is a straight right arrow. &harrw; (U+21AD) is a bidirectional wave arrow. &zigrarr; (U+21DD) is a one-way rightwards squiggle arrow.

Did you know?

Right Squiggle Arrow is Unicode U+21DD (decimal 8669) — RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW. HTML5 provides &zigrarr;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a plain → (U+2192), the left form U+21DC (⇜), or the bidirectional wave &harrw; (U+21AD).

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