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Maps To Arrow Symbol (↦)
Copy the Maps To Arrow symbol ↦ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ↦ mean?
The maps-to arrow describes what a function does to an individual element: x ↦ x² reads “x maps to x squared”. Its official Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↦ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR |
| Code point | U+21A6 |
| Decimal | 8614 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↦ · ↦ |
| CSS | \21A6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21A6 |
| Python | \u21A6 or \N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 A6 |
| LaTeX | \mapsto |
How to type ↦
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ↦ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
21A6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21A6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “rightwards arrow from bar”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21a6, then Space. - HTML:
↦renders as ↦. - LaTeX:
\mapstoin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↦ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21A6 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ↦ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ↦?
Use ↦ (hex) or ↦ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ↦?
Use \mapsto in math mode.