North West White Arrow Symbol
⬁ is the north west white arrow symbol used to indicate movement toward the upper-left direction.
U+2B01
⬁ represents a north west (upper-left) arrow in the white arrow style. It’s useful when you need a clear directional cue in text, UI labels, or design mockups. You can copy the character directly or insert it using its Unicode code point.
North West White Arrow Symbol Meaning
⬁ is a directional arrow symbol pointing toward the upper-left, commonly described as a “north west white arrow.” The arrow is often used as a visual shorthand for moving to the previous section, navigating up-left in a map or grid, or indicating an alternate/return path. Because it’s compact and typographic, it works well in headings, buttons, table headers, and small UI badges. In writing and documentation, it can label options like “back (north west)” or “go to upper-left,” helping readers understand direction at a glance. It’s primarily a UI/direction symbol rather than a symbolic cultural or technical emblem.
Common uses
- •Directional labels in UI menus (e.g., “upper-left” or “north west”)
- •Map and grid callouts to indicate movement toward the upper-left
- •Button or badge icons for navigation actions in apps and dashboards
- •Text-based diagrams, flow notes, and instructions referencing direction
- •Table or chart annotations where a compact arrow marker is helpful
Examples
⬁ North West White Arrow
- ⬁Go ⬁ to reach the north west entry.
- ⬁Select ⬁ to navigate to the previous panel.
- ⬁Route: start at A, then move ⬁ across the grid.
- ⬁In the diagram, the arrow ⬁ marks the upper-left direction.
- ⬁Choose ⬁ for the alternate upper-left option.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B01 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬁ | |
| HTML Code | ⬁ | |
| CSS | \2B01 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11009 | |
| Decimal | 11009 |
How to type North West White Arrow Symbol (⬁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11009 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B01 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B01. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b01, 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 ⬁ point to?
⬁ is a north west (upper-left) white arrow.
How do I copy ⬁ from this page?
Select and copy the character “⬁” shown on the page, then paste it into your text, design tool, or code.
What is the Unicode code point for ⬁?
Its Unicode code point is U+2B01 (HTML entity: ⬁).
Will ⬁ look different on different devices?
Yes. Like most Unicode symbols, appearance can vary slightly depending on font support, but the character meaning remains the same.