Upwards Triangle-headed Paired Arrows Symbol
⮅ shows paired arrows pointing upward, often used to suggest upward movement or progress.
U+2B85
⮅ (UPWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED PAIRED ARROWS) is an arrow symbol designed to visually convey upward motion. It’s commonly used in UI text, labels, and lightweight decorative iconography.
Upwards Triangle-headed Paired Arrows Symbol Meaning
⮅ is a Unicode arrow that depicts paired, triangle-headed arrows pointing upward. Visually, it’s used to communicate movement in an upward direction, such as “increase,” “go up,” “rise,” or “progressing.” Because the arrows are paired, it can also suggest an ongoing or two-way emphasis while still pointing upward. In interfaces and documents, it often functions like a compact status or navigation marker—helpful when you want more clarity than a simple caret. Its style reads quickly at small sizes, making it suitable for headings, buttons, notifications, and inline text.
Common uses
- •Use as an inline indicator for “increase” or “upward trend” in charts or dashboards
- •Add to button labels or links to suggest moving up, rising, or progressing to the next step
- •Mark items in checklists or workflows that are “ready to move upward” or advanced
- •Decorate status text in apps (e.g., “Syncing up” or “Upload in progress”)
- •Create visual emphasis in instructional or documentation steps without using icons/images
Examples
⮅ Upwards triangle-headed paired arrows
- ⮅Version 2.1 ⮅ released
- ⮅Results ⮅ show an increase this week
- ⮅Step 2 ⮅: Confirm your details
- ⮅Upload complete ⮅
- ⮅Move to next stage ⮅
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B85 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮅ | |
| HTML Code | ⮅ | |
| CSS | \2B85 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11141 | |
| Decimal | 11141 |
How to type Upwards Triangle-headed Paired Arrows Symbol (⮅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11141 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B85 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B85. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b85, 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 ⮅ typically mean?
It’s usually used to suggest upward movement or an increase/progress indicator because the arrows point upward.
Is ⮅ an emoji?
No—⮅ is a Unicode symbol (an arrow), not an emoji. Appearance can still vary by font.
How do I copy ⮅ into my text?
Copy the character “⮅” directly from this page, or paste it using your browser’s copy function.
What is the Unicode information for ⮅?
Unicode name: UPWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED PAIRED ARROWS. Code point: U+2B85. HTML entity: ⮅. CSS escape: \\2B85. JavaScript escape: \\u{2B85}.