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Upwards Double Arrow Symbol

The ⇑ symbol (U+21D1) is an upwards double arrow used to indicate moving up, increase, or emphasis.

U+21D1

The ⇑ symbol is a clear visual cue for “up” actions or “increase” trends. It’s commonly used in UI, documentation, and text to draw attention toward an upward direction.

Upwards Double Arrow Symbol Meaning

⇑ is the “UPWARDS DOUBLE ARROW” (Unicode U+21D1, HTML ⇑). Visually, it suggests movement or direction upward, often with extra emphasis because it uses a double arrow. In everyday usage, it can indicate increasing values, an upvote or priority that moves upward, navigation shortcuts (like “scroll up” or “go to top”), or simply highlight a section that should be considered next. In interfaces and technical writing, it’s also used to label upward transitions (e.g., “↑↑” style), or to make instructions more noticeable without adding a lot of text.

Common uses

  • UI labels for “move up” or “scroll to top” actions
  • Charts or dashboards to denote an upward trend or increase
  • Documentation to point to the previous/upper section in a layout
  • Messaging and comments to highlight priority or escalation
  • Forms and workflows to show upward movement in a sequence

Examples

⇑ Upwards Double Arrow Symbol

  • Press ⇑ to jump to the top of the page.
  • Support ticket status changed: ⇑ Priority.
  • Sales are trending ⇑ this week compared to last.
  • Use ⇑ to move the item higher in the list.
  • Read the instructions above ⇑ before starting.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+21D1
HTML Entity⇑
HTML Code⇑
CSS\21D1

FAQ

What does the Upwards Double Arrow symbol mean?

⇑ is the “UPWARDS DOUBLE ARROW” (Unicode U+21D1, HTML ⇑). Visually, it suggests movement or direction upward, often with extra emphasis because it uses a double arrow. In everyday usage, it can indicate increasing values, an upvote or priority that moves upward, navigation shortcuts (like “scroll up” or “go to top”), or simply highlight a section that should be considered next. In interfaces and technical writing, it’s also used to label upward transitions (e.g., “↑↑” style), or to make instructions more noticeable without adding a lot of text.

What is the Unicode for ⇑?

The symbol ⇑ is Unicode code point U+21D1 and its HTML entity is ⇑.

How do I paste ⇑ on websites or in editors?

You can copy the character directly (⇑). If you need code, use the HTML entity ⇑ or the CSS escape \\21D1.

Is ⇑ the same as a single up arrow?

No. ⇑ is an upwards double arrow, so it visually emphasizes “up” more strongly than a single up arrow (↑).

Where is ⇑ commonly used in UI and writing?

It’s commonly used for actions like “move up,” “scroll to top,” and labels that indicate increasing values or upward priority.

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