Copy & encode
Character
→Unicode codepoint
U+2192HTML named entity
→HTML decimal entity
→HTML hex entity
→CSS escape
\2192JavaScript escape
\u2192Meaning and usage
Right arrows show up in navigation menus, breadcrumb trails, flowcharts, and text that compares before and after states, such as old value → new value. Copy the character directly or use its HTML entity when hand-coding a page.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type a right arrow on a keyboard?
Use the HTML entity → or → in a webpage, or copy the → character directly and paste it anywhere that accepts Unicode text.
Does the right arrow work in all fonts?
Yes, → is part of the standard Unicode Arrows block and renders in every modern browser and operating system font.