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
| Unicode | U+21E1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇡ | |
| HTML Code | ⇡ | |
| CSS | \21E1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8673 | |
| Decimal | 8673 |
How to type Upwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8673 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21E1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21E1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21e1, 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 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.