Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow
Copy and paste the halfwidth rightwards arrow symbol → (U+FFEB) instantly. Part of the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow
- Unicode Block
- Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms
- Code Point
- U+FFEB
The Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow (→) is a Unicode character assigned to the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms block at code point U+FFEB. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The halfwidth rightwards arrow symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy → to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
→in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\FFEBwith the content property
Understanding Halfwidth Rightwards Arrow
The halfwidth rightwards arrow character (→) was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+FFEB, it sits within the Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value FFEB places this character at decimal position 65515 in the Unicode table. When embedding this character in source code, developers can choose between the HTML numeric reference →, the CSS escape \FFEB, or the JavaScript literal \u{FFEB}. Each method guarantees correct rendering regardless of the file encoding.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "halfwidth rightwards," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.