Upwards White Arrow Symbol
⇧ Upwards White Arrow is a Unicode arrow used to indicate moving up or an upward direction.
U+21E7
⇧ is the Unicode character named UPWARDS WHITE ARROW (U+21E7). It’s commonly used as a compact visual cue for upward direction in interfaces and text.
Upwards White Arrow Symbol Meaning
The character ⇧ (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW) is primarily used to show an upward direction. In digital interfaces, it often works as a visual indicator for actions like “move up,” “scroll up,” or “go to the top.” Because it’s a simple arrow glyph, it can also suggest increasing values or progressing upward in a list or hierarchy, depending on your context. While the symbol may resemble the “Shift” key on some keyboard layouts, that association is not its guaranteed meaning; it’s best treated as an upward arrow unless your product or design system defines otherwise.
Common uses
- •Indicating “move up” in lists, menus, or reordered items
- •Labeling a “scroll to top” or “back to top” control
- •Signaling an upward trend or increase in dashboards
- •Marking upward navigation links in documentation or wikis
- •Building keyboard help text or UI tooltips for upward actions
Examples
⇧ Upwards White Arrow Symbol
- ⇧Scroll up ⇧
- ⇧Move item up ⇧
- ⇧Back to top ⇧
- ⇧Increase value ⇧
- ⇧Return to previous section ⇧
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21E7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇧ | |
| HTML Code | ⇧ | |
| CSS | \21E7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8679 | |
| Decimal | 8679 |
How to type Upwards White Arrow Symbol (⇧)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8679 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21E7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21E7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21e7, 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 White Arrow symbol mean?
The character ⇧ (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW) is primarily used to show an upward direction. In digital interfaces, it often works as a visual indicator for actions like “move up,” “scroll up,” or “go to the top.” Because it’s a simple arrow glyph, it can also suggest increasing values or progressing upward in a list or hierarchy, depending on your context. While the symbol may resemble the “Shift” key on some keyboard layouts, that association is not its guaranteed meaning; it’s best treated as an upward arrow unless your product or design system defines otherwise.
What Unicode character is ⇧?
⇧ is UPWARDS WHITE ARROW with Unicode code point U+21E7.
How do I copy ⇧?
Select and copy the character ⇧ from this page, then paste it into your document, design tool, or code.
What are the HTML and escape codes for ⇧?
HTML entity: ⇧. CSS escape: \21E7. JavaScript escape: \u{21E7}.
Does ⇧ always mean the Shift key?
No. ⇧ is an upward arrow character; any “Shift key” interpretation depends on your specific UI or design conventions.