Upwards Arrow With Notched Tail Symbol
๐ข is an upwards arrow with a notched tail, commonly used to signal upward movement.
U+1F899
The symbol ๐ข is an arrow character designed to clearly suggest direction. Itโs useful when you want a visual cue for something moving up, increasing, or progressing. Below youโll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Upwards Arrow With Notched Tail Symbol Meaning
๐ข, named โUPWARDS ARROW WITH NOTCHED TAILโ (Unicode U+1F899), is an upward-pointing arrow. The notched tail gives it a distinct look compared with simpler arrow symbols. In everyday use, itโs typically used to represent upward movement, increase, or progression in a neutral, UI-friendly way. Designers may include it in labels, status indicators, navigation hints, or simple diagrams where โupโ needs to stand out quickly. Writers and social media users often use it to accompany messages about rising trends, moving to a higher level, or heading upward visually.
Common uses
- โขIndicating upward movement in UI labels or buttons (e.g., โMove upโ or โUpโ)
- โขMarking increases in dashboards, charts, or status indicators
- โขAdding direction cues in instructional text or guides
- โขDenoting progress or โlevel upโ in posts, checklists, or gamified content
- โขDecorating headings or callouts to highlight whatโs going up
Examples
๐ข Upwards Arrow with Notched Tail
- ๐ขScroll up to return ๐ข
- ๐ขStatus: increasing ๐ข
- ๐ขMove up to the next step ๐ข
- ๐ขYour score went up ๐ข
- ๐ขTraffic trending upward ๐ข
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F899 | |
| HTML Entity | 🢙 | |
| HTML Code | 🢙 | |
| CSS | \1F899 | |
| Decimal | 129177 |
How to type Upwards Arrow With Notched Tail Symbol (๐ข)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F899 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f899, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ๐ข with the button above and paste it wherever you need it โ this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Upwards Arrow With Notched Tail symbol mean?
๐ข, named โUPWARDS ARROW WITH NOTCHED TAILโ (Unicode U+1F899), is an upward-pointing arrow. The notched tail gives it a distinct look compared with simpler arrow symbols. In everyday use, itโs typically used to represent upward movement, increase, or progression in a neutral, UI-friendly way. Designers may include it in labels, status indicators, navigation hints, or simple diagrams where โupโ needs to stand out quickly. Writers and social media users often use it to accompany messages about rising trends, moving to a higher level, or heading upward visually.
What is the Unicode code point for ๐ข?
๐ข has Unicode code point U+1F899.
How do I copy ๐ข into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity 🢙.
Can I use ๐ข in CSS?
Yes. The CSS escape form is \\1F899.
How is the symbol typically interpreted?
Itโs most commonly used to indicate upward direction, increase, or progress.