North West Arrow From Bar Symbol
is a north west arrow symbol from a bar, used to indicate movement or direction toward the northwest.
U+1F8B8
The symbol represents a north west arrow coming from a bar. It’s useful when you want a clear directional cue in text, UI, or design. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
North West Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
(Unicode U+1F8B8) is the “north west arrow from bar.” Visually, it suggests a movement or action that starts from a horizontal reference (“bar”) and points toward the upper-left (north west). In practice, it’s used as a directional indicator—such as pointing to a specific control, step, or map direction. It can also function as a visual marker in instructions, diagrams, or interface elements where left-and-up motion is implied. Because it has a specific arrow style, it’s often preferred when you need a symbol that looks like an arrow with a bar origin rather than a plain arrow.
Common uses
- •Directional callouts in instructions (e.g., “move northwest”)
- •UI indicators for navigation, alignment, or panel movement
- •Map or route labeling in simple text-based designs
- •Icon-like embellishments for diagrams and step-by-step guides
- •Highlighting a transition that goes up and to the left
Examples
North West Arrow From Bar
- Turn the knob to the position to move northwest.
- Select the option marked to open the top-left panel.
- The cursor path begins at the bar and moves .
- In the grid, go one step from this starting point.
- Use to label the northwest direction on the diagram.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8B8 | |
| HTML Entity | 🢸 | |
| HTML Code | 🢸 | |
| CSS | \1F8B8 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for ?
is Unicode U+1F8B8 (html entity: 🢸).
How do I type on a computer?
The easiest way is copy/paste the symbol from this page. You can also use Unicode input methods or character pickers that support U+1F8B8.
What does “north west arrow from bar” mean?
It describes an arrow pointing to the northwest (upper-left) that appears to originate from a horizontal bar in the symbol design.
Can I use in HTML and JavaScript?
Yes. In HTML you can use 🢸. In JavaScript you can use the escape \\u{1F8B8} (depending on your environment support).