HTML Entity for Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➝)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➝) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This symbol is U+279D (TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW) in the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF)—a right-pointing arrow with a triangular head, used for navigation icons and directional UI.
Render it with ➝, ➝, or CSS escape \279D. There is no named HTML entity. Do not confuse ➝ with U+279E (➞, heavy triangle-headed right arrow) or U+2192 (→, simple rightwards arrow / →).
⚡ Quick Reference — Triangle Headed Right Arrow
U+279DDingbats
➝Hexadecimal reference
➝Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+279D
Hex code ➝
HTML code ➝
Named entity (none)
CSS code \279D
Block Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
Official name TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW
Related U+279E = heavy triangle headed (➞), U+2192 = rightwards arrow (→)Complete HTML Example
This example demonstrates the Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➝) using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape (no named entity):
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\279D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Using Hexadecimal: ➝</p>
<p>Using HTML Code: ➝</p>
<p id="point">Using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
The Triangle Headed Right Arrow renders in modern browsers when fonts include Dingbats glyphs:
👀 Live Preview
See the Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➝) in navigation context:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➝ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 279D to display the Triangle Headed Right Arrow. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
➝ uses the decimal Unicode value 10141 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\279D is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce ➝. Unicode U+279D in Dingbats. No named entity. Previous: Trade Mark Sign. Next: Triangular Bullet.
Use Cases
The Triangle Headed Right Arrow (➝) commonly appears in:
Menus, buttons, and next-action controls.
Wayfinding and forward-movement indicators.
Call-to-action links and carousel controls.
Apps and software with forward navigation.
Flowcharts and process flow documentation.
Logos and creative projects needing arrow cues.
Step-by-step guides with forward progression.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
➝or➝for the triangle-headed arrow - Add
aria-label(e.g. “Next”) when used as a navigation control - Verify fonts support Dingbats (U+279D) for consistent rendering
- Pair with text labels like “Next” or “Continue” in UI
- Test rendering across browsers and font stacks
Don’t
- Confuse ➝ with ➞ (heavy variant) or → (simple rightwards arrow)
- Rely on the symbol alone without accessible text in buttons
- Put CSS escape
\279Ddirectly in HTML text nodes - Expect a named HTML entity for U+279D
- Use HTML entities in JS (use
\u279Dinstead)
Key Takeaways
Two HTML references both render ➝
➝ ➝For CSS stylesheets, use the escape in the content property
\279DUnicode U+279D — Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow
No named entity—use numeric references or CSS escape
Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF) for decorative arrow symbols
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➝ (hex), ➝ (decimal), or \279D in CSS content. There is no named HTML entity. All three produce ➝.U+279D (TRIANGLE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF). Hex 279D, decimal 10141. Used for navigation and directional indicators.➝ or ➝) go directly in markup. The CSS escape \279D is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements. Same visual result, different layers of the stack.Explore More HTML Entities!
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