HTML Entity for Tilde Operator Above Right Arrow (⥲)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2972
Definition
What Is Tilde Operator Above Right Arrow?
Tilde operator above right arrow (⥲) is the Unicode character at U+2972 in Supplemental Arrows-B. Official name: TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW. It combines a tilde operator above a rightwards arrow for math and logic diagrams.
Remember
Character ⥲
Unicode U+2972
Named ⥲
Hex entity ⥲
Decimal ⥲
CSS escape \2972
Not the same → · ∼
Prefer ⥲ in hand-written HTML. You can also type ⥲ in UTF-8, or use numeric / CSS forms.
Using Named Entity: ⥲
Using Hex Code: ⥲
Using HTML Code: ⥲
Using CSS Entity: ⥲
Example: a ⥲ b
How It Works
1. Named:⥲ is the clearest form in hand-written HTML. The browser turns it into ⥲.
2. Hex / decimal:U+2972 → ⥲ or ⥲. Same glyph as the named form.
3. CSS: use \2972 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⥲ after the paragraph text.
4. Example: write a ⥲ b for a short math/logic relation using this arrow.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Tilde Operator Above Right Arrow.
→
Not a plain arrow
→ is a single right arrow. Use ⥲ when you need the tilde-above-arrow glyph.
∼
Not a standalone tilde
∼ is only the tilde operator. U+2972 is one combined character, not tilde + arrow typed separately.
⥴
Order of parts matters
Right arrow above tilde (U+2974) is a different Supplemental Arrows-B character from tilde above right arrow.
Fonts
Arrow font coverage
Some UI fonts omit Supplemental Arrows-B. Prefer a math-capable font if the glyph is missing.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2972 belongs in CSS strings. ⥲ / ⥲ / ⥲ belong in HTML.
Semicolon
End entity references
Always finish with ; — write ⥲ or ⥲, not bare forms without the semicolon.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Tilde operator above right arrow (U+2972) and its entity forms (⥲, ⥲, ⥲, CSS \\2972) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Visible glyphs depend on Supplemental Arrows-B font coverage.
✓ Universal support
Tilde Operator Above Right Arrow (⥲)
Encode with named, 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+2972 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Prefer ⥲ in HTML. Use \\2972 only inside CSS content.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this mark is U+2972 (decimal 10610) — glyph ⥲.
HTML: prefer ⥲; numeric ⥲ / ⥲ also work.
CSS: use \2972 inside content for generated text.
Meaning:⥲ = tilde above right arrow — not →, not ∼ alone.
Use ⥲ (named), ⥲ (hex), ⥲ (decimal), type ⥲ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \2972 in content.
U+2972 (TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 2972, decimal 10610. It belongs to Supplemental Arrows-B (U+2900–U+297F).
Yes. HTML5 defines ⥲. Prefer it for readable source markup.
Use it in math and logic diagrams when a rightwards arrow needs a tilde operator above it. Prefer → for a plain right arrow and ∼ for a standalone tilde.
HTML entities (⥲, ⥲, or ⥲) go in markup. The CSS escape \2972 goes in stylesheet strings (usually content on ::before/::after).
No. ⥲ is tilde operator above rightwards arrow (U+2972). → is a single right arrow (→). ∼ is the tilde operator (∼).
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Did you know?
Tilde operator above right arrow (⥲) is Unicode U+2972 (decimal 10610) — TILDE OPERATOR ABOVE RIGHTWARDS ARROW in Supplemental Arrows-B. HTML5 provides ⥲. Do not confuse it with a plain right arrow (→), tilde operator (∼), or right arrow above tilde operator (U+2974).
