North West Arrow To Long Bar Symbol
↸ is the north west arrow to long bar (U+21B8), used as a directional mark in text, UI, and diagrams.
U+21B8
The symbol ↸ is a directional arrow shape labeled “North West Arrow to Long Bar” in Unicode. It’s useful when you need a compact arrow cue in plain text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/escape codes in code and design tools.
North West Arrow To Long Bar Symbol Meaning
↸ (U+21B8) is a Unicode arrow that visually combines a northwest direction with a long bar. In practice, it helps represent movement, routing, or emphasis in places where full arrow graphics aren’t possible—such as text UI labels, keyboard hints, or diagram annotations. Because the arrow points northwest, it’s commonly used to indicate a specific diagonal direction or to connect concepts in a flow that goes toward the upper-left. Like many arrow glyphs, its exact interpretation depends on your context (navigation, diagrams, or stylistic separators).
Common uses
- •Indicating a northwest direction in plain-text maps or navigation notes
- •Labeling connectors in simple flowcharts written in text editors
- •Using as a visual cue in UI microcopy (e.g., “go ↸ settings”)
- •Annotating diagrams in documentation when images aren’t convenient
- •Adding directional emphasis in writing, captions, and structured lists
Examples
↸ North West Arrow to Long Bar Symbol
- ↸Turn ↸ at the next intersection.
- ↸Path A ↸ Path B (connector).
- ↸Use the ↸ icon to indicate the upper-left direction.
- ↸The diagram arrow ↸ shows a northwest link between steps.
- ↸Swipe ↸ to move toward the upper-left panel.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21B8 | |
| HTML Entity | ↸ | |
| HTML Code | ↸ | |
| CSS | \21B8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8632 | |
| Decimal | 8632 |
How to type North West Arrow To Long Bar Symbol (↸)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8632 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21B8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21B8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21b8, 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 Long Bar symbol mean?
↸ (U+21B8) is a Unicode arrow that visually combines a northwest direction with a long bar. In practice, it helps represent movement, routing, or emphasis in places where full arrow graphics aren’t possible—such as text UI labels, keyboard hints, or diagram annotations. Because the arrow points northwest, it’s commonly used to indicate a specific diagonal direction or to connect concepts in a flow that goes toward the upper-left. Like many arrow glyphs, its exact interpretation depends on your context (navigation, diagrams, or stylistic separators).
What is the Unicode code point for ↸?
↸ is U+21B8 (Unicode name: “NORTH WEST ARROW TO LONG BAR”).
How can I copy ↸ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ↸ or copy the character directly from this page.
How do I use ↸ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\21B8.
Is ↸ supported in most fonts?
Support depends on the font and platform. If it doesn’t render, try a fallback font that includes Unicode arrows.