HTML Entity for Right Triple Arrow (⇛)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Triple Arrow (⇛) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21DB (RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a triple-line arrow pointing right, used for navigation, flowcharts, and directional emphasis.
Render it with ⇛ (named), ⇛, ⇛, or CSS \21DB. Do not confuse ⇛ with U+21D2 (⇒, double arrow / ⇒) or U+2192 (→, single right arrow / →).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Triple Arrow
U+21DBArrows
⇛Hexadecimal reference
⇛Decimal reference
⇛Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21DB
Hex code ⇛
HTML code ⇛
Named entity ⇛
CSS code \21DB
Meaning Right triple arrow (three lines, points right)
Related U+2192 = rightwards arrow (→ / →)
U+21D2 = rightwards double arrow (⇒)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right Triple Arrow (⇛) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21DB";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⇛</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⇛</p>
<p>Symbol (named): ⇛</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Right Triple Arrow (⇛) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Triple Arrow (⇛) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇛ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21DB for the right triple arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇛ uses the decimal Unicode value 8667 to display the same character.
Named Entity
⇛ is the semantic named entity — the easiest to read in source HTML and the most self-descriptive option.
CSS Entity
\21DB is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ⇛. Unicode U+21DB is in the Arrows block. Previous: Right Triangle.
Use Cases
The Right Triple Arrow (⇛) is commonly used in:
Show strong rightward movement in navigation guides and wayfinding UI.
Use in menus, breadcrumbs, and multi-step flows that need emphasis.
Mark emphasized directional flow in process and workflow diagrams.
Include in architecture and system diagrams with strong rightward links.
Document step-by-step guides and workflow transitions.
Add to infographics and visual content for bold directional cues.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⇛for readable source markup - Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Distinguish ⇛ (triple arrow) from → (single) and ⇒ (double)
- Verify your font supports Arrows (U+21DB)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ⇛ with → (simple right arrow) or ⇒ (double arrow)
- Use CSS
\21DBinside HTML text nodes - Rely on the arrow alone without context for screen readers
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Assume all fonts render arrow symbols identically
- Use triple arrows where a single arrow would suffice
Key Takeaways
Four HTML references plus CSS all render ⇛
⇛ ⇛ ⇛For CSS, use \21DB in the content property
Unicode U+21DB — RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW
Prefer ⇛ for readability—it’s the named HTML entity
Previous: Right Triangle Next: Right Triple Dash Arrow
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇛ (hex), ⇛ (decimal), ⇛ (named), or \21DB in CSS content. All four methods render ⇛ correctly.U+21DB (RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21DB, decimal 8667. A triple-line arrow pointing to the right.⇛, ⇛, or ⇛) go in markup. The CSS escape \21DB is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇛.⇛ is the named HTML entity for U+21DB. You can also use ⇛ (decimal) or ⇛ (hex) and \21DB in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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