right arrow
Unicode: 27A1 FE0F
Description
A thick, black rightwards arrow pointing to the right, often accompanied by a small, subtle shadow or 3D effect. The 'FE0F' indicates that it should be displayed as an emoji (colorful) rather than plain text.
Group:
Symbols > arrow
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral; functional. Primarily conveys direction, movement, or progression.
Backstory
The 'RIGHTWARDS BLACK ARROW' (U+27A1) is part of the Unicode Dingbats block, which includes a variety of arrow symbols. These symbols predate modern emoji, drawing inspiration from traditional typographic dingbats. The variation selector 'FE0F' was added later to ensure it renders as a colorful emoji rather than a monochromatic symbol in user interfaces that support it.
Usage Examples
- Indicating direction: 'Turn right at the next intersection ➡️'
- Showing progression in steps: 'Step 1 ➡️ Step 2 ➡️ Step 3'
- Linking ideas: 'Concept A ➡️ Concept B'
- Used in navigation: 'Press ➡️ to continue'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Widely used as a literal directional indicator, for 'next' or 'forward' buttons, or to denote a sequence.
East Asian culture:
Similar literal usage; also commonly seen in visual narratives or as a subtle cue in text.