Upwards Black Circled White Arrow Symbol
⮉ is an upwards arrow inside a black circle with a white arrow, used to show upward movement or progress.
U+2B89
⮉ is a directional arrow that visually signals movement upward. It’s handy for UI cues, instructions, and emphasis in text. Copy it directly or use its Unicode value in code.
Upwards Black Circled White Arrow Symbol Meaning
⮉ (UPWARDS BLACK CIRCLED WHITE ARROW) is primarily used to represent upward direction. Because it’s circled and high-contrast, it often draws attention more than a simple arrow glyph, making it useful for navigation hints (like “go up”), progress indicators, or action prompts. In writing, it can mean “up,” “increase,” or “move to a higher level,” depending on context. It’s not tied to a specific religion or language meaning; the most common interpretation is simply upward movement. When designing, it works well in small UI badges, callouts, and icon-like text elements.
Common uses
- •UI navigation cues to indicate “up” or moving to a higher section
- •Progress or status messages (e.g., increasing steps, moving to the next level)
- •Instructions and signage text where a prominent upward action is needed
- •Emphasis in documents or presentations to highlight upward trends or movement
- •Buttons, links, and callouts in web and app designs as a lightweight icon
Examples
⮉ Upwards Black Circled White Arrow
- ⮉Press ⮉ to go to the previous level.
- ⮉Your score is trending ⮉ this week.
- ⮉Move ⮉ to return to the top of the page.
- ⮉Step 2: confirm, then continue ⮉.
- ⮉Results sorted by date (newest ⮉).
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B89 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮉ | |
| HTML Code | ⮉ | |
| CSS | \2B89 |
FAQ
What does the Upwards Black Circled White Arrow symbol mean?
⮉ (UPWARDS BLACK CIRCLED WHITE ARROW) is primarily used to represent upward direction. Because it’s circled and high-contrast, it often draws attention more than a simple arrow glyph, making it useful for navigation hints (like “go up”), progress indicators, or action prompts. In writing, it can mean “up,” “increase,” or “move to a higher level,” depending on context. It’s not tied to a specific religion or language meaning; the most common interpretation is simply upward movement. When designing, it works well in small UI badges, callouts, and icon-like text elements.
How do I copy ⮉ (Upwards Black Circled White Arrow)?
Select the symbol ⮉ on this page and copy/paste it into your document, design, or text editor.
What is the Unicode code point for ⮉?
The Unicode code point is U+2B89.
What HTML entity can I use for ⮉?
Use the HTML entity ⮉.
Is ⮉ always meant to indicate “up”?
In most contexts, yes—it’s primarily a visual cue for upward direction. The exact meaning (increase, next level, go up) depends on surrounding text.