up-left arrow Emoji
The ↖️ up-left arrow indicates movement or direction toward the upper-left.
U+2196 U+FE0F
↖️ is an up-left arrow symbol used to show a direction or navigation cue. It’s commonly used in UI hints, labels, and diagrams where “up-left” is meaningful. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript representations.
up-left arrow Emoji Meaning
↖️ (UP-LEFT ARROW) is a directional arrow pointing toward the upper-left. It often communicates movement, navigation, or an “up and back” feeling in a graphical way. In interfaces and diagrams, it can suggest going to a previous screen located “up-left,” returning to a parent item, or moving focus toward an earlier option. Writers and designers may use it to label a vector, step, or relationship that runs from a point toward the upper-left direction. It can also work as a visual emphasis marker when you want readers to notice something that appears “up-left” in a layout.
Common uses
- •Navigation hints like “go back up-left” in a menu or breadcrumb-style flow
- •Direction labels on diagrams, charts, or vector illustrations
- •UI indicators for keyboard/mouse focus moving toward the upper-left
- •Signaling an action in apps (e.g., selecting an item that is located up-left)
- •Marking “previous” or “earlier” items in a grid or map-like interface
Examples
↖️ Up-Left Arrow Symbol
- ↖️Use ↖️ to move to the previous option above-left.
- ↖️Drag ↖️ to adjust the shape toward the top-left.
- ↖️The arrow ↖️ points to the start location.
- ↖️Press ↖️ to navigate up-left in the grid.
- ↖️Hover the icon and choose ↖️ to return to the parent.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2196 U+FE0F | |
| HTML Entity | ↖ | |
| HTML Code | ↖ | |
| CSS | \2196 |
FAQ
What does ↖️ mean?
↖️ is an up-left arrow symbol that indicates direction toward the upper-left.
Can I use ↖️ for website navigation?
Yes. It’s commonly used for UI hints or labels that guide users toward an up-left action or item.
How do I copy the symbol reliably?
Copy the character shown on this page (↖️). If you need it in code, use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
What are the technical representations for ↖️?
Unicode name: UP-LEFT ARROW. Code point: U+2196 U+FE0F. HTML entity: ↖. CSS escape: \\2196. JavaScript escape: \\u{2196 U+FE0F}.