HTML Entity for Right Triple Arrow (⇛)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21DB

HTML Entity for Right Triple Arrow (U+21DB) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Triple Arrow Entity?

Right Triple Arrow (⇛) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+21DB (RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). It is a right-pointing arrow with three parallel shafts — stronger emphasis than a double arrow.

Remember

Character     ⇛
Unicode       U+21DB
Hex entity    &#x21DB;
Decimal       &#8667;
Named entity  &rAarr;   (capital A — case-sensitive)
CSS escape    \21DB
Not the same  &rarr; (→) · &rArr; (⇒)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⇛. Prefer &rAarr; when you want an explicit entity — mind the capital A.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

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

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&rAarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`⇛` or `⇛`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21DB"`
Single right arrow	Use → (U+2192)
Double right arrow	Use ⇒ (U+21D2)

See it

Live Preview

Right Triple Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Continue ⇛

Large glyph ⇛

Named entity &rAarr; → ⇛

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 Triple Arrow (⇛)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21DB";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21DB;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8667;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &rAarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Continue &rAarr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21DB → ⇛ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇛.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8667 → ⇛. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &rAarr; is the HTML5 name — capital A is required (&raarr; is wrong).

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

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Triple Arrow.

Look-alikes

⇛ ≠ → ≠ ⇒

Single, double, and triple right arrows are different characters — pick the strength your UI needs.

Case

`&rAarr;` ≠ `&raarr;`

Named entities are case-sensitive. The capital A is part of the official name.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

Triple-arrow coverage varies. Test on your target devices or provide a fallback font.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21DB belongs in CSS. &rAarr; / ⇛ / ⇛ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

Pair the glyph with label text (for example Continue &rAarr;) or use aria-label when it stands alone.

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Triple Arrow (U+21DB) and its entity forms (&rAarr;, ⇛, ⇛, CSS \\21DB) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Triple Arrow (&rAarr;)

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+21DB / &rAarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &rAarr; for readable HTML (capital A). Use \\21DB only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+21DB (decimal 8667).
HTML: prefer &rAarr; — or use ⇛ / ⇛.
CSS: use \21DB inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &rAarr; ≠ ⇒ ≠ → (case matters).

One line: U+21DB → &rAarr; / ⇛ / ⇛ / CSS \21DB.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Triple Arrow (⇛) in HTML using entities?

Use &rAarr; (named — capital A), ⇛ (hex), ⇛ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21DB in the content property. You can also type ⇛ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Triple Arrow?

U+21DB (RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW). Hex 21DB, decimal 8667. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

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

Yes. &rAarr; is the HTML5 named entity (case-sensitive — capital A). You can also use ⇛ or ⇛.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation UI, documentation, math notation, and flowcharts when you need a rightwards triple arrow. Prefer &rAarr; for readable HTML.

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

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

How is &rAarr; different from ⇒ or →?

→ (U+2192) is a single right arrow. ⇒ (U+21D2) is a double right arrow. &rAarr; (U+21DB) is a triple right arrow. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Right Triple Arrow is Unicode U+21DB (decimal 8667) — RIGHTWARDS TRIPLE ARROW. HTML5 provides &rAarr; (capital A — case-sensitive). Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a double arrow ⇒ (U+21D2) or a plain → (U+2192).

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