right arrow Emoji
➡️ · U+27A1 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the right arrow emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
In digital communication, ➡️ often indicates direction or guidance, such as pointing to a link, a next step, or a specific section of text, and can also be used to signify movement or progression, like swiping right on a dating app or advancing to the next level in a game. Literally, ➡️ represents a rightward-pointing arrow, which can be used to denote direction, such as east on a map or compass. Figuratively, it can imply a sense of forward momentum or a nudge towards something. In some contexts, ➡️ is used to draw attention to a particular piece of information or to signal a call to action.
How the right arrow emoji is used
Texting and social media platforms are common places to find ➡️, where it is often used in captions, comments, and direct messages to add a visual cue or to break up text, with a tone that can range from informal and playful to formal and instructional. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, ➡️ may be used to create interactive or immersive experiences, such as quizzes or choose-your-own-adventure style stories, and can also be used to add a touch of personality or whimsy to a post. The tone and usage of ➡️ can vary across different age groups and platforms, with younger users and those on visually-oriented platforms like Instagram and Snapchat tend to use it more frequently and in more creative ways.
right arrow emoji examples
- Check out this link ➡️ https://www.example.com
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How to copy the right arrow emoji
To use the right arrow emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+27A1 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
right arrow emoji on different platforms
How the right arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



right arrow Emoji Details
| Emoji | ➡️ |
| Name | right arrow |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+27A1 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :right_arrow: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
right arrow Emoji FAQ
In digital communication, ➡️ often indicates direction or guidance, such as pointing to a link, a next step, or a specific section of text, and can also be used to signify movement or progression, like swiping right on a dating app or advancing to the next level in a game. Literally, ➡️ represents a rightward-pointing arrow, which can be used to denote direction, such as east on a map or compass.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ➡️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+27A1 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :right_arrow:.
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