⇥
Tab Arrow Symbol (⇥)
Copy the Tab 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 arrow to bar is the Tab key symbol on keyboards and in shortcut documentation. Its official Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS ARROW TO BAR.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇥ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHTWARDS ARROW TO BAR |
| Code point | U+21E5 |
| Decimal | 8677 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇥ · ⇥ |
| CSS | \21E5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E5 |
| Python | \u21E5 or \N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW TO BAR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A5 |
| LaTeX | paste ⇥ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
21E5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “rightwards arrow to bar”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e5, then Space. - HTML:
⇥renders as ⇥. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ⇥ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⇥ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21E5 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 ⇥?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ⇥ directly.