Upwards Arrow With Tip Rightwards Symbol
↱ is an upwards arrow whose tip points to the right, used to suggest a diagonal, rising direction.
U+21B1
The ↱ symbol (UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS) is a directional arrow with a diagonal feel. It’s often used to indicate movement or flow that goes up and to the right. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in design and code.
Upwards Arrow With Tip Rightwards Symbol Meaning
↱ (UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS) visually suggests a diagonal direction: upward movement combined with a rightward tip. It’s commonly used as a UI glyph to represent “move up-right,” “increase and move right,” or “next step” in a path or flow diagram. In writing, it can label a trend that rises toward the right side of a chart, or guide readers to content located above and to the right. As an arrow character, it’s most useful when you want a directional cue that’s more specific than a generic arrow.
Common uses
- •Labeling a diagonal path in diagrams or infographics (up and to the right)
- •Indicating a “next” or “move up-right” action in app interfaces and tooltips
- •Marking increasing trends on charts where the “rise” is shown toward the right
- •Using as a visual connector in flowcharts to show progression to a higher, right-side step
- •Creating directional separators or icons in design systems and dashboards
Examples
↱ Upwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards
- ↱Move ↱ to the next section on the right.
- ↱The workflow steps proceed ↱ through each stage.
- ↱Sales trend: up ↱ and trending higher.
- ↱Click ↱ to jump to the upward-right anchor point.
- ↱Follow the path ↱ to reach the configuration panel.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21B1 | |
| HTML Entity | ↱ | |
| HTML Code | ↱ | |
| CSS | \21B1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8625 | |
| Decimal | 8625 |
How to type Upwards Arrow With Tip Rightwards Symbol (↱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8625 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21B1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21B1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21b1, 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 ↱ symbol mean?
It represents an upward direction with a rightward tip—often interpreted as “up and to the right” in diagrams, UI cues, or directional labels.
How can I copy the ↱ symbol?
Copy the character itself: ↱. You can also use the provided HTML entity or escapes in code (see the codes on this page’s data fields).
Is ↱ the same as ↗?
They are related directional arrows, but they are different characters. If you need the exact glyph, use ↱ specifically.
What’s the correct unicode and code for ↱?
Unicode name: UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS. Code point: U+21B1. HTML entity: ↱. CSS escape: \\21B1. JavaScript escape: \\u{21B1}.