Teardrop barbed right arrow (➺) is the Unicode character at U+27BA in Dingbats. Official name: TEARDROP-BARBED RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It is a decorative rightwards arrow used for navigation cues and directional UI.
Remember
Character ➺
Unicode U+27BA
Hex entity ➺
Decimal ➺
CSS escape \27BA
Named entity (none)
Not the same ➻ (heavy shanked) · →
Prefer ➺ or ➺ in HTML markup. You can also type ➺ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.
Using Hex Code: ➺
Using HTML Code: ➺
Using CSS Entity: ➺
Typed directly: ➺
Example: Next ➺
How It Works
1. Hex:U+27BA → ➺ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➺.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10170 → ➺. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \27BA in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➺ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / example: paste ➺ in UTF-8, or write Next ➺ for a short navigation cue.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Teardrop Barbed Right Arrow.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+27BA. Use ➺ or ➺.
➻
Not the heavy shanked arrow
U+27BB (➻) is heavier and differently shaped. Pick the glyph that matches your design, not the nearest code point.
→
Not →
→ is the classic rightwards arrow (U+2192). Prefer it for plain prose; use U+27BA for the Dingbat style.
Fonts
Dingbat font coverage
Some UI fonts omit decorative Dingbat arrows. Prefer a font that covers this block, or use SVG for critical UI icons.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\27BA belongs in CSS strings. ➺ / ➺ belong in HTML.
A11y
Label directional icons
Pair the glyph with visible text or an accessible name (for example “Next”) — do not rely on the arrow alone.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Teardrop barbed right arrow (U+27BA) and its entity forms (➺, ➺, CSS \\27BA) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Dingbat font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Teardrop Barbed Right Arrow (➺)
Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+27BA / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ➺ or ➺ in HTML. Use \\27BA only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+27BA (decimal 10170) — glyph ➺.
HTML: use ➺ or ➺ — no named entity; typing ➺ also works.
CSS: use \27BA inside content for generated text.
Meaning:➺ = teardrop-barbed right arrow — not ➻, not →.
One line:U+27BA → ➺ / ➺ / CSS \27BA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➺ (hex), ➺ (decimal), type ➺ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \27BA in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+27BA.
U+27BA (TEARDROP-BARBED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 27BA, decimal 10170. It belongs to Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ➺ or ➺. For a classic right arrow, use → (U+2192).
Use it for decorative next/continue cues and directional UI when a Dingbat glyph is enough. Prefer → for plain text arrows, or SVG when you need consistent cross-platform UI art.
HTML entities (➺ or ➺) go in markup. The CSS escape \27BA goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ➺ is the teardrop-barbed rightwards arrow (U+27BA). ➻ is the heavy teardrop-shanked rightwards arrow (U+27BB). → is the classic rightwards arrow (→, U+2192).
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Did you know?
Teardrop barbed right arrow (➺) is Unicode U+27BA (decimal 10170) — TEARDROP-BARBED RIGHTWARDS ARROW in Dingbats. HTML5 has no named entity — use ➺ or ➺. Do not confuse it with the heavy teardrop-shanked right arrow (U+27BB, ➻) or classic → (→).
