Up Arrowhead In A Rectangle Box Symbol
⮹ is an up arrowhead inside a rectangle box, used to indicate an upward direction or an “up” action.
U+2BB9
⮹ (U+2BB9) is a boxed up-arrowhead symbol. It’s handy when you want a clear, compact “up” cue in text, UI labels, or diagrams. Below you’ll find copy options and practical usage ideas.
Up Arrowhead In A Rectangle Box Symbol Meaning
⮹ is commonly used as a directional cue meaning “up” or “move upward.” The rectangle box framing helps it read as a distinct interface or icon-like marker rather than just a standalone arrow. In writing and design, it can communicate actions such as scrolling up, navigating to a previous section, or indicating an upward trend. Because the glyph is specific (UP ARROWHEAD IN A RECTANGLE BOX), it’s often preferred in typography and UI mockups where consistent symbols are required. When used with other symbols, it can complement down, left, or right navigation and help users understand movement at a glance.
Common uses
- •Labeling “move up” controls in user interfaces and settings screens
- •Indicating scroll direction or “go to top” actions in help text
- •Marking an upward step in diagrams, workflows, or status lists
- •Using in infographics to represent an increase or upward movement
- •Decorating headings or callouts where an “up” emphasis is needed
Examples
⮹ Up Arrowhead in a Rectangle Box
- ⮹Scroll ⮹ to return to the top of the page.
- ⮹Select ⮹ to move the item to a higher level.
- ⮹Status: ⮹ increase detected in the last check.
- ⮹Use ⮹ to navigate to the previous section.
- ⮹Timeline step: stage up ⮹
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BB9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮹ | |
| HTML Code | ⮹ | |
| CSS | \2BB9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11193 | |
| Decimal | 11193 |
How to type Up Arrowhead In A Rectangle Box Symbol (⮹)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11193 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BB9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BB9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bb9, 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 an up arrowhead inside a rectangle box, most often used to indicate “up” or an upward action.
How do I copy ⮹ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⮹ (or the character directly by copying it).
How do I use ⮹ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape form: \\2BB9 in a content declaration or wherever escapes are supported.
What is the Unicode code point for ⮹?
The Unicode code point is U+2BB9.