HTML Entity for Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+21F0 (RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM WALL) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—a hollow arrow emerging from a vertical wall or boundary, used for navigation, flowcharts, diagrams, and directional emphasis.
Use ⇰, ⇰, or CSS \21F0. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ⇰ with U+21E8 (⇨, plain white arrow) or U+2192 (→, filled right arrow / →).
⚡ Quick Reference — Right White Arrow From Wall
U+21F0Arrows block
⇰Hexadecimal reference
⇰Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21F0
Hex code ⇰
HTML code ⇰
Named entity (none)
CSS code \21F0
Meaning White arrow emerging from a wall (right)
Related U+21E8 = rightwards white arrow (⇨)
U+2192 = rightwards arrow (→ / →)
U+21F1 = north west arrow to corner (⇱)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing the Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\21F0";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Symbol (hex): ⇰</p>
<p>Symbol (decimal): ⇰</p>
<p id="point">Symbol (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰) is universally supported in all modern browsers when the font includes Arrows block glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰) rendered live in different contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇰ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21F0 for the right white arrow from wall. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇰ uses the decimal Unicode value 8688 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\21F0 is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ⇰. Unicode U+21F0 is in the Arrows block. There is no named HTML entity. Previous: Right White Arrow (U+21E8).
Use Cases
The Right White Arrow From Wall (⇰) is commonly used in:
Show movement emerging from a boundary, wall, or container edge.
Use in menus and flows that exit a defined region to the right.
Indicate transitions that leave a subprocess or bounded step.
Include in architecture diagrams with wall or boundary notation.
Document workflows where output crosses a system boundary.
Add directional accents in infographics and visual layouts.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⇰or⇰for HTML markup - Distinguish ⇰ from ⇨ (plain white arrow) and → (filled)
- Add
aria-labelor surrounding text for accessibility - Verify your font supports the Arrows block (U+21F0)
- Keep one entity style per project for consistency
Don’t
- Confuse ⇰ with ⇨ or →
- Assume a named HTML entity exists—there is none for U+21F0
- Use CSS
\21F0inside HTML text nodes - Rely on the arrow alone without context for screen readers
- Mix entity styles randomly in one file
- Assume all fonts render wall-arrow glyphs identically
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references plus CSS all render ⇰
⇰ ⇰For CSS, use \21F0 in the content property
Unicode U+21F0 — RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM WALL
No named HTML entity—use numeric hex or decimal codes
Previous: Right White Arrow Next: Ring
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇰ (hex), ⇰ (decimal), or \21F0 in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three methods render ⇰ correctly.U+21F0 (RIGHTWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM WALL). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21F0, decimal 8688.⇰ or ⇰) go in markup. The CSS escape \21F0 is used in stylesheets, typically on ::before or ::after. Both produce ⇰.Explore More HTML Entities!
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