HTML Entity for Right Two Headed Arrow (↠)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) in HTML using the named entity, hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21A0 (RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a two-headed arrow pointing right, used for bidirectional flow, forked paths, and navigation notation.
Render it with ↠ (named), ↠, ↠, or CSS \21A0. Do not confuse ↠ with U+2192 (→, single arrow / →) or U+21D2 (⇒, double arrow / ⇒).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right Two Headed Arrow
U+21A0Arrows
↠Hexadecimal reference
↠Decimal reference
↠Most readable option
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21A0
Hex code ↠
HTML code ↠
Named entity ↠
CSS code \21A0
Meaning Right two headed arrow (forked arrowhead, points right)
Related U+2192 = rightwards arrow (→ / →)
U+21D2 = rightwards double arrow (⇒ / ⇒)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) using the named entity, hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21A0";
}
</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 Two Headed Arrow (↠) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
↠ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21A0 for the right two headed arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
↠ uses the decimal Unicode value 8608 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
\21A0 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All four methods produce ↠. Unicode U+21A0 is in the Arrows block. Previous: Right Triple Dash Arrow.
Use Cases
The Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) is commonly used in:
Indicate two-way relationships, mutual connections, or forked paths.
Use in menus and flows that branch to multiple destinations.
Show split paths and two-headed directional links in diagrams.
Include in architecture diagrams with forked or dual connections.
Document workflows with branching or two-way process steps.
Reference bidirectional API or system relationships in HTML docs.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
↠for readable source markup - Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Distinguish ↠ (two headed) from → (single) and ⇒ (double)
- Verify your font supports Arrows (U+21A0)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ↠ with → (simple arrow) or ⇒ (double arrow)
- Confuse
↠with⇒(different symbols and codes) - Use CSS
\21A0inside HTML text nodes - Rely on the arrow alone without context for screen readers
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Assume all fonts render two-headed arrow glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Four HTML references plus CSS all render ↠
↠ ↠ ↠For CSS, use \21A0 in the content property
Unicode U+21A0 — RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW
Prefer ↠ for readability—it’s the named HTML entity
Previous: Right Triple Dash Arrow Next: Right Two Headed Arrow Double Vertical Stroke
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
↠ (hex), ↠ (decimal), ↠ (named), or \21A0 in CSS content. All four methods render ↠ correctly.U+21A0 (RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21A0, decimal 8608. A two-headed arrow pointing to the right.↠, ↠, or ↠) go in markup. The CSS escape \21A0 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ↠.↠ is the named HTML entity for U+21A0. You can also use ↠ (decimal) or ↠ (hex) and \21A0 in CSS.Explore More HTML Entities!
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