Halfwidth Upwards Arrow Letter
￪ is the halfwidth upwards arrow symbol used to indicate direction upward in compact text.
U+FFEA
The symbol ￪ is called the halfwidth upwards arrow (Unicode U+FFEA). It’s a compact arrow character that works well in tight layouts. You can copy it directly or type it via Unicode escapes in code.
Halfwidth Upwards Arrow Letter Meaning
￪ (HALFWIDTH UPWARDS ARROW, U+FFEA) represents an upwards direction with a halfwidth form, meaning it typically takes less horizontal space than many fullwidth arrow variants. In text, it’s commonly used as a lightweight visual cue for “up,” “increase,” “move upward,” or “go to the top.” Because it’s a dedicated Unicode character, it can be more consistent across fonts and platforms than using multi-character arrow sequences. It’s especially handy when you want an arrow that looks tidy in monospace or denser UI elements.
Common uses
- •Indicating “up” in menu items, toolbars, or navigation hints
- •Marking increases or ascending steps in instructions and checklists
- •Designing compact status badges like “↑ up” or “trend up”
- •Labeling “go to top” links in small web UI elements
- •Adding a directional cue in diagrams, captions, or form guidance
Examples
￪ Halfwidth Upwards Arrow (U+FFEA)
- ￪Scroll ￪ to reach the top of the page
- ￪Step ￪: move the lever upward
- ￪Download completed ￪
- ￪Results are trending upward ￪
- ￪Use the arrow key ￪ to increase the value
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FFEA | |
| HTML Entity | ￪ | |
| HTML Code | ￪ | |
| CSS | \FFEA |
FAQ
How do I type ￪ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ￪ (as provided for U+FFEA).
What is the Unicode code point for ￪?
It is U+FFEA, named “HALFWIDTH UPWARDS ARROW.”
What does “halfwidth” mean for this arrow?
Halfwidth typically means the glyph occupies less horizontal space, which can help it fit neatly in compact UI or monospace contexts.
Can I insert it with JavaScript?
Yes. Use the provided JavaScript escape: \\u{FFEA}.