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Upwards Dashed Arrow Symbol

⇡ Upwards dashed arrow symbol used to suggest upward movement, progression, or an increase.

U+21E1

The ⇡ symbol is known as the Upwards Dashed Arrow. It’s a simple arrow glyph often used in text and interfaces. Copy it directly using the HTML entity, CSS escape, or JavaScript escape shown here.

Upwards Dashed Arrow Symbol Meaning

The ⇡ (UPWARDS DASHED ARROW, U+21E1) is an arrow pointing upward with a dashed line. It commonly communicates motion or change in an upward direction—such as “rising,” “increasing,” or “moving to a higher level.” Because it’s dashed, it can also imply something is in progress or indicative rather than a solid, final arrow. In documentation and UI copy, it works well as a visual cue next to metrics, steps, or status labels. It’s also useful when you want directional emphasis without using a full graphic.

Common uses

  • Indicating an increase in a chart label or status text (e.g., “up 10%”).
  • Marking an upward step in a process list or workflow documentation.
  • Signaling “move up” or “raise” in UI hints for settings and controls.
  • Decorating timeline or progress notes where the direction matters.
  • Using in text-based diagrams to show a flow that goes upward.

Examples

⇡ Upwards Dashed Arrow

  • Throughput ⇡ 18% compared to last week.
  • Step 2: Review results ⇡ then proceed to approval.
  • Traffic volume ⇡ during peak hours.
  • Select the option to move the item ⇡ in the list.
  • Progress ⇡ as tasks are completed.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+21E1
HTML Entity⇡
HTML Code⇡
CSS\21E1

FAQ

What is the Unicode code point for ⇡?

The symbol ⇡ has Unicode code point U+21E1.

How can I copy ⇡ in HTML?

Use the HTML entity: ⇡.

What CSS escape can I use for ⇡?

You can use the CSS escape \\21E1.

What does the dashed style suggest compared to a solid arrow?

The dashed line is often used to imply direction with an “indicated/in progress” feel, rather than a solid, direct action arrow.

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