Upwards Arrow Symbol
The ↑ symbol indicates “up” direction or upward movement.
U+2191
The ↑ character is known as the Upwards Arrow. It’s a simple directional mark used in text, UI, and documents. Below you’ll find copy options and the official code data for reliable use.
Upwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The ↑ (UPWARDS ARROW, Unicode U+2191) is primarily used to show upward direction or movement. You’ll commonly see it for “move up,” “scroll up,” “increase,” or as a visual cue that something is going higher. In interfaces, it can label actions like sorting in ascending order. In text and messaging, it may indicate rising numbers, improved status, or a general “upward trend” context. Because it’s a single, widely recognized arrow glyph, it works well in headings, buttons, badges, and annotations where a compact “up” signal is helpful.
Common uses
- •UI labels like “Scroll up” or “Move up”
- •Indicating ascending order in sorting controls
- •Noting an upward change such as “+5%” or “up this week”
- •Buttons or icons for navigating to the previous item/section
- •Directional cues in instructions and diagrams (simple up arrow)
Examples
↑ Upwards Arrow Symbol (U+2191)
- ↑Scroll ↑ to view earlier messages.
- ↑Sort by value ↑ (ascending).
- ↑Traffic is up ↑ compared to last month.
- ↑Use the ↑ button to move the selection up.
- ↑Press Ctrl ↑ to jump to the top section.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2191 | |
| HTML Entity | ↑ | |
| HTML Code | ↑ | |
| CSS | \2191 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8593 | |
| Decimal | 8593 |
How to type Upwards Arrow Symbol (↑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8593 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2191 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2191. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2191, 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 Upwards Arrow symbol mean?
The ↑ (UPWARDS ARROW, Unicode U+2191) is primarily used to show upward direction or movement. You’ll commonly see it for “move up,” “scroll up,” “increase,” or as a visual cue that something is going higher. In interfaces, it can label actions like sorting in ascending order. In text and messaging, it may indicate rising numbers, improved status, or a general “upward trend” context. Because it’s a single, widely recognized arrow glyph, it works well in headings, buttons, badges, and annotations where a compact “up” signal is helpful.
What is the Unicode for the ↑ symbol?
The ↑ symbol is Unicode U+2191 (UPWARDS ARROW).
How do I copy the ↑ symbol?
You can copy the character directly from this page (↑), then paste it into your text, design, or code.
What are the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes?
HTML entity: ↑. CSS escape: \\2191. JavaScript escape: \\u{2191}.
Is the ↑ arrow used for sorting and direction?
Yes. It commonly indicates “up” direction and is frequently used for ascending sort indicators or upward movement cues in interfaces.