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
| Unicode | U+21D1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇑ | |
| HTML Code | ⇑ | |
| CSS | \21D1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8657 | |
| Decimal | 8657 |
How to type Upwards Double Arrow Symbol (⇑)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8657 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21D1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21D1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21d1, 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 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.