Upwards White Arrow From Bar Symbol
⇪ is an upwards white arrow from a bar, used to indicate an upward move, increase, or “go up” action.
U+21EA
The symbol “⇪” (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR) is a directional arrow used to represent going upward. It’s commonly used in UI text and diagrams where an “up” action needs a clear visual cue. You can copy it directly or use the provided code points in HTML and programming.
Upwards White Arrow From Bar Symbol Meaning
⇪ (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR) is a white arrow pointing upward, with a bar below it. Most commonly, it visually signals an upward direction—such as moving to a higher level, going back up, or increasing a value. Because the arrow comes from a bar, it can also suggest “lift,” “raise,” or “shift up” in interface labels and technical text. Designers often use it for UI hints, section navigation, and status indicators that benefit from a compact, arrow-like glyph. In plain text, it works as a quick “up” marker without needing words.
Common uses
- •UI labels for “move up” or “scroll up” actions
- •Diagram notes indicating an upward flow or higher step
- •Text-based menus and shortcuts to signal moving to a previous/higher level
- •Status indicators for increasing metrics or raised settings
- •Document navigation markers for returning to the top
Examples
⇪ Upwards White Arrow From Bar
- ⇪Press ⇪ to move to the previous (higher) section.
- ⇪Scroll ⇪ to view items above.
- ⇪Value increase: ⇪
- ⇪After selection, use ⇪ to shift the item upward.
- ⇪Go ⇪ to return to the top of the page.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21EA | |
| HTML Entity | ⇪ | |
| HTML Code | ⇪ | |
| CSS | \21EA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8682 | |
| Decimal | 8682 |
How to type Upwards White Arrow From Bar Symbol (⇪)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8682 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21EA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21EA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ea, 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 From Bar symbol mean?
⇪ (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR) is a white arrow pointing upward, with a bar below it. Most commonly, it visually signals an upward direction—such as moving to a higher level, going back up, or increasing a value. Because the arrow comes from a bar, it can also suggest “lift,” “raise,” or “shift up” in interface labels and technical text. Designers often use it for UI hints, section navigation, and status indicators that benefit from a compact, arrow-like glyph. In plain text, it works as a quick “up” marker without needing words.
What is the Unicode name of ⇪?
The Unicode name is “UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR,” with code point U+21EA.
How do I copy the ⇪ symbol?
You can copy it directly from this page as ⇪, or use the provided HTML entity (⇪) and escapes for code.
Which code can I use in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇪.
How do I use ⇪ in programming languages?
You can use CSS escape \\21EA or JavaScript escape \\u{21EA}.