Black Rightwards Arrow Symbol
Codes for this symbol
| Method | Value |
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| Alt + decimal | |
| Alt + X hex | |
| HTML decimal | |
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| Python escape | |
| JavaScript escape | |
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Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code, macOS Option shortcut, named HTML entity.
How to type black rightwards arrow on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 1 0 1 4 5 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 10145.
- Release Alt. The Black Rightwards Arrow character (➡) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type black rightwards arrow on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for Black Rightwards Arrow. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Black Rightwards Arrow" and click the character to insert it.
How to use black rightwards arrow in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\27A1";() - Python:
\u27A1orchr(0x27A1) - JavaScript:
\u27A1orString.fromCodePoint(0x27A1) - JSON:
"\u27A1"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ➡?
No legacy Alt code exists for Black Rightwards Arrow because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+27A1 in HTML, CSS or the Character Viewer instead.
How do I type ➡ without a numpad?
Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ➡, or copy the character directly from this page.
Why does Alt+10145 not work?
Alt+10145 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.
What is the Unicode for Black Rightwards Arrow?
The Unicode codepoint for Black Rightwards Arrow is U+27A1. You can use this value in HTML as ➡, in CSS as \27A1, and in Word with Alt+X.
How do I type ➡ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search for the character name or U+27A1, then click it.