Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow Symbol

A symbol from the Arrow Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ➟
Unicode: U+279F
HTML entity: ➟
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the dashed triangle-headed rightwards arrow symbol

Found in technical diagrams and schematic drawings, this arrow is often used to indicate a directional flow, transformation, or process that is incomplete, provisional, or otherwise not final. Its dashed line and triangular head differentiate it from standard solid arrows, making it useful for representing temporary paths, alternative routes, or conceptual movements in flowcharts, maps, and instructional graphics.

As a member of the Dingbats block, it belongs to a collection of ornamental symbols and typographic elements. It is not an emoji and is typically rendered as a static, monochrome glyph, appearing in printed materials and user interfaces where a distinct, non-solid directional marker is needed.

How to type Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

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In Word / Outlook: type 279F then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 279F.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.