Rightwards Dashed Arrow
U+21E2Arrows
Also known as right dashed arrow
Copy and paste ⇢. The Rightwards Dashed Arrow character has Unicode code point U+21E2 and decimal HTML code ⇢.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+21E2- HTML Code
⇢- CSS Code
\21E2- HEX Code
⇢
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+21E2
- Decimal
- 8674
- Unicode name
- RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW
- Block
- Arrows · U+2190–U+21FF
- General category
- Other Symbol (So)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u21E2"
Appears in
About Rightwards Dashed Arrow
⇢ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+21E2 (decimal 8674). Its official Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW.
It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF), its General Category is Other Symbol (So), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Rightwards Dashed Arrow
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
21E2, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “rightwards dashed arrow”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e2, then press Space. - HTML
⇢. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\21E2";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u21E2"
Common questions about Rightwards Dashed Arrow
What is the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol?
⇢ (Rightwards Dashed Arrow) is a symbol in Unicode’s Arrows block. Its code point is U+21E2, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993). It is also known as right dashed arrow.
How do I copy and paste the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⇢ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 21E2 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⇢. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “rightwards dashed arrow”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “rightwards dashed arrow”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⇢ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “rightwards dashed arrow”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 21E2 as the character code.
Is the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol an emoji?
No. ⇢ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⇢. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Arrows block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Rightwards Dashed Arrow symbol?
In HTML, write ⇢ (decimal) or ⇢ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\21E2"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u21E2". See all HTML codes.