HTML Entity for Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21DD (RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a right-pointing arrow with a squiggly (wavy) line, often used in diagrams, flowcharts, and technical notation.
Render it with ⇝ (named), ⇝, ⇝, or CSS \21DD. Do not confuse ⇝ with U+2192 (→, simple rightwards arrow / →) or U+21DC (⇜, leftwards squiggle arrow).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Squiggle Arrow
U+21DDArrows block
⇝Hexadecimal reference
⇝Decimal reference
⇝Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21DD
Hex code ⇝
HTML code ⇝
Named entity ⇝
CSS code \21DD
Meaning Rightwards squiggle arrow
Related U+2192 = rightwards arrow (→)
U+21DC = leftwards squiggle arrow (⇜)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21DD";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Arrow (hex): ⇝</p>
<p>Arrow (decimal): ⇝</p>
<p>Arrow (named): ⇝</p>
<p id="point">Arrow (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇝ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21DD for the rightwards squiggle arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇝ uses the decimal Unicode value 8669 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⇝ is the semantic named entity — the easiest to read in source HTML and part of the HTML5 character set.
CSS Entity
\21DD is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⇝. Unicode U+21DD is in the Arrows block. Previous: Right Square Bracket With Quill.
Use Cases
The Right Squiggle Arrow (⇝) is commonly used in:
Indicate rightward flow or direction with a distinct squiggle (non-straight) path.
Show approximation, “leads to” with variation, or non-direct relation.
Represent rightward relation or mapping with a squiggle arrow variant.
Display “next” or “forward” with a distinct squiggle arrow style.
Use in papers for right-pointing squiggle arrow in formal notation.
Indicate “go right” or forward direction with a wavy/squiggle arrow.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⇝for readable source markup - Use
⇝or⇝when numeric references are preferred - Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Verify your font supports the Arrows block (U+21DD)
- Provide context when the symbol denotes right direction with a squiggle path
Don’t
- Confuse ⇝ (squiggle) with → (straight rightwards arrow)
- Confuse ⇝ with ⇜ (leftwards squiggle arrow)
- Use CSS
\21DDinside HTML text nodes - Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Use the symbol alone without explaining its right squiggle meaning
Key Takeaways
Four HTML references plus CSS all render ⇝
⇝ ⇝ ⇝For CSS, use \21DD in the content property
Unicode U+21DD — RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW
Prefer ⇝ for readability in HTML source
Previous: Right Square Bracket With Quill Next: Right Tack
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇝ (hex), ⇝ (decimal), ⇝ (named), or \21DD in CSS content. All four methods render ⇝ correctly.U+21DD (RIGHTWARDS SQUIGGLE ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21DD, decimal 8669. A right-pointing arrow with a squiggly line.⇝, ⇝, or ⇝) go in markup. The CSS escape \21DD is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇝.⇝ is the named HTML entity for U+21DD. You can also use ⇝ (decimal), ⇝ (hex), or \21DD in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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