Upwards Arrow To Bar Symbol
⤒ is an upwards arrow to a bar, commonly used to signal an upward direction or increase.
U+2912
The symbol ⤒ (Upwards Arrow to Bar) visually combines an upward arrow with a horizontal bar target. It’s useful when you want to suggest movement upward, progression, or an “up” action in a compact way. Below you’ll find copy-ready forms and practical usage ideas.
Upwards Arrow To Bar Symbol Meaning
⤒ (Unicode U+2912), named “UPWARDS ARROW TO BAR,” is a directional arrow symbol that indicates an upward movement toward a bar or anchor point. In everyday interfaces and text, it often reads as “go up,” “increase,” or “move upward/forward.” Designers may use it in labels for settings that raise a value (such as volume or brightness), in lists to show an item is rising, or in UI notes to point readers to an upward section. Writers sometimes include it to mark transitions that move upward in a sequence, while developers can use it as a lightweight icon for navigation cues.
Common uses
- •Indicating an upward direction in instructions or help text
- •Labeling controls that increase a value (e.g., volume up, brightness up)
- •Marking changes that move upward in a list or ranking
- •Pointing to a section header or top area of a document
- •Using as a compact UI icon for “up” actions in apps or forms
Examples
⤒ Upwards Arrow to Bar
- ⤒Click ⤒ to move to the top of the list.
- ⤒Volume: 20 ⤒ Increase
- ⤒Rank climbed ⤒ this week
- ⤒See the next section ⤒ (upward in the document).
- ⤒Use ⤒ to raise the brightness level.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2912 | |
| HTML Entity | ⤒ | |
| HTML Code | ⤒ | |
| CSS | \2912 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10514 | |
| Decimal | 10514 |
How to type Upwards Arrow To Bar Symbol (⤒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10514 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2912 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2912. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2912, 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 To Bar symbol mean?
⤒ (Unicode U+2912), named “UPWARDS ARROW TO BAR,” is a directional arrow symbol that indicates an upward movement toward a bar or anchor point. In everyday interfaces and text, it often reads as “go up,” “increase,” or “move upward/forward.” Designers may use it in labels for settings that raise a value (such as volume or brightness), in lists to show an item is rising, or in UI notes to point readers to an upward section. Writers sometimes include it to mark transitions that move upward in a sequence, while developers can use it as a lightweight icon for navigation cues.
What is the Unicode name of ⤒?
The Unicode name of ⤒ is “UPWARDS ARROW TO BAR.”
What is the Unicode code point for ⤒?
Its Unicode code point is U+2912.
How can I use ⤒ in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ⤒.
How can I include ⤒ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2912. JavaScript escape: \\u{2912}.