HTML Entity for Right Two Headed Arrow (↠)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21A0

HTML Entity for Right Two Headed Arrow (U+21A0) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is the Right Two Headed Arrow Entity?

Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+21A0 (RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW). It is a right-pointing arrow with two arrowheads stacked on the tip.

Remember

Character     ↠
Unicode       U+21A0
Hex entity    &#x21A0;
Decimal       &#8608;
Named entity  &Rarr;   (capital R — case-sensitive)
CSS escape    \21A0
Not the same  &rarr; (→) · &rArr; (⇒)

All of these produce the same glyph: ↠. Prefer &Rarr; when you want an explicit entity — mind the capital R.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&Rarr;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`↠`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`↠`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\21A0`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`↠`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&Rarr;`
Need a numeric entity	`↠` or `↠`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21A0"`
Single right arrow	Use → (U+2192)
Double (two-shaft) right arrow	Use ⇒ (U+21D2)

See it

Live Preview

Right Two Headed Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Branch ↠

Large glyph ↠

Named entity &Rarr; → ↠

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 Two Headed Arrow (↠)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21A0";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21A0;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8608;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &Rarr;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Branch &Rarr;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21A0 → ↠ in HTML. The browser turns it into ↠.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8608 → ↠. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &Rarr; is the HTML5 name — capital R is required (→ is the single arrow).

4. CSS: use \21A0 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ↠ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Two Headed Arrow.

Look-alikes

↠ ≠ → ≠ ⇒

Two-headed, single, and double-shaft right arrows are different characters — pick the form your diagram needs.

Case

`&Rarr;` ≠ `→`

Named entities are case-sensitive. Capital R selects the two-headed form.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

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

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21A0 belongs in CSS. &Rarr; / ↠ / ↠ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Two Headed Arrow (U+21A0) and its entity forms (&Rarr;, ↠, ↠, CSS \\21A0) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Two Headed Arrow (&Rarr;)

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+21A0 / &Rarr; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &Rarr; for readable HTML (capital R). Use \\21A0 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+21A0 (decimal 8608).
HTML: prefer &Rarr; — or use ↠ / ↠.
CSS: use \21A0 inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &Rarr; ≠ → ≠ ⇒ (case matters).

One line: U+21A0 → &Rarr; / ↠ / ↠ / CSS \21A0.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Two Headed Arrow (↠) in HTML using entities?

Use &Rarr; (named — capital R), ↠ (hex), ↠ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21A0 in the content property. You can also type ↠ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Two Headed Arrow?

U+21A0 (RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW). Hex 21A0, decimal 8608. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+21A0?

Yes. &Rarr; is the HTML5 named entity (case-sensitive — capital R). You can also use ↠ or ↠.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation UI, logical notation, and diagrams when you need a rightwards arrow with two heads. Prefer &Rarr; for readable HTML.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+21A0?

HTML entities (&Rarr;, ↠, or ↠) go in markup. The CSS escape \21A0 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ↠.

How is &Rarr; different from → or ⇒?

→ (U+2192) is a single right arrow. ⇒ (U+21D2) is a double (two-shaft) right arrow. &Rarr; (U+21A0) is a two-headed right arrow. Named entities are case-sensitive.

Did you know?

Right Two Headed Arrow is Unicode U+21A0 (decimal 8608) — RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW. HTML5 provides &Rarr; (capital R — case-sensitive). Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a plain → (U+2192) or a double arrow ⇒ (U+21D2).

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