⇢
Rightwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇢)
Copy the Rightwards Dashed 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 rightwards dashed arrow (⇢) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points to the right. Dashed arrows typically show an optional, implied or uniquely-determined map in diagrams.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇢ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW |
| Code point | U+21E2 |
| Decimal | 8674 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇢ · ⇢ |
| CSS | \21E2 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E2 |
| Python | \u21E2 or \N{RIGHTWARDS DASHED ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A2 |
| LaTeX | \dashrightarrow |
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
21E2then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E2; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “rightwards dashed arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e2, then Space. - HTML:
⇢renders as ⇢. - LaTeX:
\dashrightarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⇢ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21E2 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 \dashrightarrow in math mode.