HTML Entity for Three Right Arrows (⇶)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+21F6

HTML Entity for three right arrows (U+21F6) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Three Right Arrows?

Three right arrows (⇶) is the Unicode character at U+21F6 in the Arrows block. Official name: THREE RIGHTWARDS ARROWS. It is used for navigation icons, skip-forward cues, and multi-step directional indicators.

Remember

Character     ⇶
Unicode       U+21F6
Hex entity    &#x21F6;
Decimal       &#8694;
CSS escape    \21F6
Named entity  (none)
Not the same  &rarr; · &rArr;

Prefer ⇶ or ⇶ in HTML markup. You can also type ⇶ in UTF-8. There is no named entity.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⇶`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity	`⇶`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`⇶`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\21F6`	Stylesheet `content`
Named entity	—	Not defined in HTML5
Single right arrow (related)	`→` (→, U+2192)	One rightwards arrow

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Three rightwards arrows	`⇶` or `⇶`
Single right arrow	→ / `→`
Rightwards double arrow	⇒ / `⇒`
Looking for a named form	Does not exist — use numeric form
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\21F6"`

See it

Live Preview

Three right arrows rendered next to related arrow marks.

Example Skip ahead ⇶

Large glyph ⇶

Compared ⇶ → ⇒

With entities Hex: ⇶ | Decimal: ⇶

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows Three Right Arrows with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⇶, plus a short navigation label.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Three Right Arrows (⇶) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\21F6";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Using Hex Code: &#x21F6;</p>
  <p>Using HTML Code: &#8694;</p>
  <p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⇶</p>
  <p>Example: Skip ahead ⇶</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+21F6 → ⇶ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⇶.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8694 → ⇶. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \21F6 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⇶ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed / example: paste ⇶ in UTF-8, or write Skip ahead ⇶ for a short navigation label.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Three Right Arrows.

Named?

No named entity

HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+21F6. Use ⇶ or ⇶.

→

Not a single arrow

→ is one right arrow. Use U+21F6 when you specifically need the three-arrow glyph.

⇒

Not a double arrow

⇒ (U+21D2) is a thick double-shaft arrow — different shape and meaning from three stacked arrows.

Fonts

Arrow font coverage

Some UI fonts omit less-common Arrows-block glyphs. Prefer a font that covers this block for display.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\21F6 belongs in CSS strings. ⇶ / ⇶ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End numeric references

Always finish with ; — write ⇶, not &#8694.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Three right arrows (U+21F6) and its entity forms (⇶, ⇶, CSS \\21F6) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Arrows-block font coverage.

✓ Universal support

Three Right Arrows (⇶)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same code point everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+21F6 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ⇶ or ⇶ in HTML. Use \\21F6 only inside CSS content. There is no named entity.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this mark is U+21F6 (decimal 8694) — glyph ⇶.
HTML: use ⇶ or ⇶ — no named entity; typing ⇶ also works.
CSS: use \21F6 inside content for generated text.
Meaning: ⇶ = three rightwards arrows — not →, not ⇒.

One line: U+21F6 → ⇶ / ⇶ / CSS \21F6.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display ⇶ in HTML?

Use ⇶ (hex), ⇶ (decimal), type ⇶ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \21F6 in content. There is no named HTML entity for U+21F6.

What is the Unicode value for this mark?

U+21F6 (THREE RIGHTWARDS ARROWS). Hex 21F6, decimal 8694. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+21F6?

No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric forms ⇶ or ⇶.

When should I use U+21F6?

Use it for navigation, skip-forward, or multi-step forward indicators in UI copy and diagrams. Prefer → for a single right arrow, or an SVG/icon font when you need consistent cross-platform UI art.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+21F6?

HTML entities (⇶ or ⇶) go in markup. The CSS escape \21F6 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).

Is ⇶ the same as → or ⇒?

No. ⇶ is three rightwards arrows (U+21F6). → is a single right arrow (→, U+2192). ⇒ is a rightwards double arrow (⇒, U+21D2).

Did you know?

Three right arrows (⇶) is Unicode U+21F6 (decimal 8694) — THREE RIGHTWARDS ARROWS in the Arrows block. HTML5 has no named entity — use ⇶ or ⇶. Do not confuse it with a single right arrow (→, →) or rightwards double arrow (⇒, ⇒).

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