Heavy Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow

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

Symbol: ➞
Unicode: U+279E
HTML entity: ➞
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the heavy triangle-headed rightwards arrow symbol

This character, known as the Heavy Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow, is a bold directional glyph categorized within the Dingbats block. It features a thick, straight horizontal shaft ending in a prominent triangular point. While it has no specific phonetic pronunciation, it is visually interpreted as an indicator of motion or a transition toward the right.

Typical applications for this symbol include digital interfaces and instructional signage where a high-contrast pointer is necessary. In technical documentation or walkthroughs, it often represents a "next" action or a logical step in a sequence. Social media users and designers also employ the arrow to draw attention to specific links or call-to-action buttons. Because of its thick weight, it remains legible at small sizes in UI design and printed typography.

How to type Heavy Triangle-Headed Rightwards Arrow

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

Windows

2 options

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

macOS

2 options

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