North West Arrow To Corner Symbol
⇱ indicates a direction toward the northwest, pointing to the corner.
U+21F1
The symbol ⇱ is commonly read as a northwest arrow aimed at a corner. It’s useful when you need to visually guide users toward the upper-left area. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
North West Arrow To Corner Symbol Meaning
⇱ (NORTH WEST ARROW TO CORNER) visually suggests movement or guidance toward the upper-left (northwest) corner. In interfaces and diagrams, it often represents navigation, alignment, or a “go to this corner” cue. Designers use it in icons for edge/corner actions such as resizing handles, layout indicators, or directional hints. Writers and technical communicators may include it to clarify orientation in maps, floor plans, screenshots, or step-by-step instructions.
Common uses
- •Designing UI icons that indicate an action toward the upper-left corner
- •Labeling directions in diagrams, maps, or floor plans
- •Marking alignment or corner points in technical drawings
- •Indicating where to move focus or start scanning (e.g., top-left)
- •Annotating screenshots or guides with a clear northwest cue
Examples
⇱ North West Arrow to Corner
- ⇱Place the marker ⇱ at the top-left corner.
- ⇱Start reading from the area ⇱.
- ⇱Resize from the handle ⇱ to reach the corner.
- ⇱The target position is located ⇱ relative to the frame.
- ⇱Move your selection ⇱ to align with the corner.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21F1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇱ | |
| HTML Code | ⇱ | |
| CSS | \21F1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8689 | |
| Decimal | 8689 |
How to type North West Arrow To Corner Symbol (⇱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8689 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21F1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21F1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21f1, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⇱ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the North West Arrow To Corner symbol mean?
⇱ (NORTH WEST ARROW TO CORNER) visually suggests movement or guidance toward the upper-left (northwest) corner. In interfaces and diagrams, it often represents navigation, alignment, or a “go to this corner” cue. Designers use it in icons for edge/corner actions such as resizing handles, layout indicators, or directional hints. Writers and technical communicators may include it to clarify orientation in maps, floor plans, screenshots, or step-by-step instructions.
What direction does ⇱ represent?
⇱ represents the northwest direction, commonly interpreted as pointing toward the upper-left corner.
How can I copy ⇱ on the web?
Copy the character directly: ⇱. You can also use the HTML entity ⇱ or the CSS escape \\21F1.
Is ⇱ a common symbol in programming or UI text?
It’s often used in iconography and documentation to indicate a corner direction. You may see it in UI hints, diagrams, or annotated screenshots.
What are the exact code formats for ⇱?
Unicode code point: U+21F1. HTML entity: ⇱. CSS escape: \\21F1. JavaScript escape: \\u{21F1}.