HTML Entity for Right Wave Arrow (↝)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+219D

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Definition

What Is the Right Wave Arrow Entity?

Right Wave Arrow (↝) is the Arrows-block character at Unicode U+219D (RIGHTWARDS WAVE ARROW). It is a right-pointing arrow drawn with a wavy shaft.

Remember

Character     ↝
Unicode       U+219D
Hex entity    &#x219D;
Decimal       &#8605;
Named entity  &rarrw;
CSS escape    \219D
Not the same  &rarr; (→) · &zigrarr; (⇝)

All of these produce the same glyph: ↝. Prefer &rarrw; when you want an explicit entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	`&rarrw;`	HTML markup (best entity default)
Hex entity	`↝`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`↝`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\219D`	Stylesheet `content`
Direct character	`↝`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Readable HTML entity source	`&rarrw;`
Need a numeric entity	`↝` or `↝`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\219D"`
Straight right arrow	Use → (U+2192)
Squiggle (zigzag) right arrow	Use &zigrarr; (U+21DD)

See it

Live Preview

Right Wave Arrow in common UI and diagram contexts.

Label snippet Continue ↝

Large glyph ↝

Named entity &rarrw; → ↝

vs → / &zigrarr; ↝ | → | ⇝

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 Wave Arrow (↝)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\219D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x219D;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8605;</p>
  <p>Using Named Entity: &rarrw;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p><code>Continue &rarrw;</code></p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+219D → ↝ in HTML. The browser turns it into ↝.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8605 → ↝. Same result as hex.

3. Named: &rarrw; is the HTML5 name for this character.

4. CSS: use \219D in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ↝ after the paragraph text.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Right Wave Arrow.

Look-alikes

↝ ≠ → ≠ ⇝

&rarrw; is a wave arrow. → is straight. &zigrarr; is a squiggle — pick the shaft style you mean.

Mirror

Left wave has no named entity

The leftwards wave arrow (U+219C) has no HTML5 name. Use ↜ — see Left Wave Arrow.

Fonts

Glyph may be missing

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

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\219D belongs in CSS. &rarrw; / ↝ / ↝ belong in HTML.

A11y

Add nearby words

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

Semicolon

End references

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

Compatibility

Browser Support

Right Wave Arrow (U+219D) and its entity forms (&rarrw;, ↝, ↝, CSS \\219D) are supported in all modern browsers. Glyph coverage depends on the font.

✓ Universal encoding

Right Wave Arrow (&rarrw;)

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+219D / &rarrw; Full support

Bottom line: Prefer &rarrw; for readable HTML. Use \\219D only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this symbol is U+219D (decimal 8605).
HTML: prefer &rarrw; — or use ↝ / ↝.
CSS: use \219D inside content for generated text.
Watch out: &rarrw; ≠ → ≠ &zigrarr;.

One line: U+219D → &rarrw; / ↝ / ↝ / CSS \219D.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Right Wave Arrow (↝) in HTML using entities?

Use &rarrw; (named), ↝ (hex), ↝ (decimal), or the CSS escape \219D in the content property. You can also type ↝ directly in UTF-8 HTML.

What is the Unicode value for Right Wave Arrow?

U+219D (RIGHTWARDS WAVE ARROW). Hex 219D, decimal 8605. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+219D?

Yes. &rarrw; is the HTML5 named entity. You can also use ↝ or ↝.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it for navigation UI, flowcharts, and diagrams when you need a right-pointing wave arrow instead of a straight →. Prefer &rarrw; for readable HTML.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+219D?

HTML entities (&rarrw;, ↝, or ↝) go in markup. The CSS escape \219D is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ↝.

How is &rarrw; different from → or &zigrarr;?

→ (U+2192) is a plain right arrow. &zigrarr; (U+21DD) is a rightwards squiggle arrow. &rarrw; (U+219D) is a rightwards wave arrow — related wavy forms, different code points.

Did you know?

Right Wave Arrow is Unicode U+219D (decimal 8605) — RIGHTWARDS WAVE ARROW. HTML5 provides &rarrw;. Prefer it for readable source. Do not confuse it with a plain → (U+2192), the squiggle form &zigrarr; (U+21DD), or the leftwards wave arrow (U+219C, no named entity).

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