Short Slanted North Arrow Symbol
⭎ is a short, slanted arrow pointing north, useful for compact direction cues.
U+2B4E
The ⭎ symbol (SHORT SLANTED NORTH ARROW, U+2B4E) is a directional glyph that points upward in a slanted style. It’s handy when you need a compact “north/up” marker in text.
Short Slanted North Arrow Symbol Meaning
⭎ (U+2B4E) is a “north” arrow character with a short, slanted design. In everyday use, it commonly signals direction upward or toward a “top” location on a map, plan, diagram, or interface. Because it’s an arrow, it can also represent movement, navigation, or a directional cue in lists, labels, and status indicators. Designers often prefer it when they want an arrow that looks like a lightweight symbol (not a long, dramatic arrow) and fits neatly into tight UI elements or typography.
Common uses
- •Map labels to indicate the north/up direction
- •UI direction cues for scrolling or moving to the top
- •Diagram annotations for “upward” movement or routing
- •Text-based navigation in chat or command menus
- •Section headers or callouts to suggest where to go next (north/up)
Examples
⭎ Short Slanted North Arrow
- ⭎Go ⭎ for the next stop.
- ⭎Direction: North ⭎.
- ⭎Scroll ⭎ to return to the top of the page.
- ⭎Route continues ⭎ along the main corridor.
- ⭎Check the legend ⭎ for compass orientation.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B4E | |
| HTML Entity | ⭎ | |
| HTML Code | ⭎ | |
| CSS | \2B4E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11086 | |
| Decimal | 11086 |
How to type Short Slanted North Arrow Symbol (⭎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11086 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B4E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B4E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b4e, 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 ⭎ mean?
⭎ is a short, slanted arrow pointing north (upward), typically used as a compact direction cue.
How do I copy ⭎ into my document?
Select and copy the symbol directly from this page, or paste it anywhere that accepts Unicode characters.
What is the Unicode code point for ⭎?
The Unicode code point is U+2B4E (SHORT SLANTED NORTH ARROW).
Can I use HTML or escape codes for ⭎?
Yes. The HTML entity is ⭎, CSS escape is \\2B4E, and JavaScript escape is \\u{2B4E}.