HTML Entity for Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (➼)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+27BC

HTML Entity for wedge tailed right arrow (U+27BC) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Wedge Tailed Right Arrow?

Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (➼) is the Dingbats character at Unicode U+27BC (HEAVY WEDGE-TAILED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). HTML5 has no named entity — use hex or decimal. Use it for decorative or diagram arrows that need this heavy wedge-tailed form.

Remember

Character     ➼
Unicode       U+27BC
Named entity  (none)
Hex entity    &#x27BC;
Decimal       &#10172;
CSS escape    \27BC
Not the same  &rarr; · &rarrc; · ASCII ->

Hex, decimal, CSS, and a typed character all produce the same glyph: ➼. Prefer ➼ or ➼ in HTML markup. For a plain right arrow use →; for the Supplemental Arrows-B wave form see &rarrc;.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Named entity	None	Use numeric or type the character
Hex entity	`➼`	HTML markup (preferred)
Decimal entity	`➼`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\27BC`	Stylesheet `content` (4 hex digits)
Direct character	`➼`	UTF-8 HTML text

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Heavy wedge-tailed right arrow	`➼` or type `➼`
Numeric-only markup	`➼` or `➼`
Generated text via `::before` / `::after`	`content: "\27BC"`
Plain right arrow (→)	Use `→` (U+2192) — see right arrow
Wave arrow pointing directly right	Use &rarrc; (U+2933)

See it

Live Preview

➼ in a short flow and beside look-alikes.

Example Start ➼ Next

Large glyph ➼

Hex entity ➼ → ➼

vs look-alikes ➼ | → | ⤳ | ↝

With entities Hex: ➼ | Decimal: ➼

Code

Complete HTML Example

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

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to display ➼ in HTML and CSS. No named entity exists.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (➼)</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\27BC";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Built with Hex: &#x27BC;</p>
  <p>Built with Decimal: &#10172;</p>
  <p id="point">Built with CSS: </p>
  <p>Typed: ➼</p>
  <p>Flow: Start &#x27BC; Next</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex / decimal: U+27BC → ➼ or ➼. The browser turns either into ➼.

2. Typed: in a UTF-8 document you can paste ➼ directly — same glyph, no entity.

3. CSS: use \27BC in content (four hex digits; not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➼ after the paragraph text.

4. Look-alikes: → is →; &rarrc; is ⤳ — different characters.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with Wedge Tailed Right Arrow.

Named

There is no named entity

HTML5 does not define a name for U+27BC. Use ➼ or ➼.

vs →

Not a plain right arrow

→ is → (U+2192). Use U+27BC only when you need the heavy wedge-tailed Dingbat form.

vs ⤳

Not the wave arrow

U+2933 (⤳, &rarrc;) is a different arrow. See wave arrow pointing directly right.

Fonts

Need Dingbats coverage

Some fonts omit U+27BC. Prefer fonts that cover Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF).

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\27BC belongs in CSS strings. ➼ / ➼ belong in HTML.

Encoding

Declare UTF-8

If you type ➼ directly, keep <meta charset="UTF-8"> so the file is not misread.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (U+27BC) and its entity forms (➼, ➼, CSS \\27BC) are supported in all mainstream browsers when the page is UTF-8 and the font covers Dingbats.

✓ Universal support

Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (➼)

Encode with hex, decimal, CSS escape, or type the character — same Unicode code point everywhere. No named entity.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer IE 9+

Yes*

U+27BC Full support

Bottom line: Prefer ➼ in HTML text. Use ➼ as an equivalent, and \\27BC only inside CSS content. Glyph display depends on font coverage.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: this arrow is U+27BC (decimal 10172) — glyph ➼.
HTML: prefer ➼ — also ➼. No named entity.
CSS: use \27BC inside content for generated text.
Watch out: ➼ ≠ → ≠ ⤳.

One line: U+27BC → ➼ / ➼ / CSS \27BC (no named entity).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display Wedge Tailed Right Arrow (➼) in HTML using entities?

Use ➼ (hex), ➼ (decimal), type ➼ directly in UTF-8, or the CSS escape \27BC in the content property. There is no named HTML entity. Prefer ➼ for readable markup.

What is the Unicode value for Wedge Tailed Right Arrow?

U+27BC (HEAVY WEDGE-TAILED RIGHTWARDS ARROW). Hex 27BC, decimal 10172. It belongs to the Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF).

Is there a named HTML entity for U+27BC?

No. HTML5 does not define a named form. Use numeric references ➼ or ➼, or type ➼ in UTF-8.

How is U+27BC different from U+2192 or U+2933?

U+27BC is a heavy wedge-tailed rightwards arrow. U+2192 (→) is the plain right arrow. U+2933 (&rarrc;) is a wave arrow pointing directly right.

When should I use this HTML entity?

Use it in diagrams, navigation labels, and decorative UI when you need this Dingbat arrow — not as a substitute for →.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for U+27BC?

HTML entities (➼ or ➼) go in markup. The CSS escape \27BC is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Prefer four hex digits in CSS.

Did you know?

Wedge Tailed Right Arrow is Unicode U+27BC (decimal 10172) — glyph ➼ (HEAVY WEDGE-TAILED RIGHTWARDS ARROW) in Dingbats. HTML5 has no named entity — use ➼ or ➼. Do not confuse it with plain right arrow → (→) or wave arrow &rarrc; (⤳).

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