Upwards White Arrow From Bar With Horizontal Bar Symbol
⮸ is an upward white arrow from a bar with a horizontal bar, used to show moving up or increase.
U+2BB8
The symbol ⮸ (U+2BB8) is a directional arrow mark. It combines an up arrow with bar elements, making it visually strong for interface hints and signage.
Upwards White Arrow From Bar With Horizontal Bar Symbol Meaning
⮸ is primarily used as an upward direction indicator. Visually, it suggests “move up,” “go upward,” or “increase,” especially when paired with text like steps, levels, or quantities. The bar and horizontal bar give it a more structured, UI-like look compared to simple arrow characters, so it often feels like a control icon or navigation cue. In plain text and design mockups, it can communicate ascending order, upward navigation, or a transition to a higher category. Its most common meaning is directional: up or higher.
Common uses
- •UI and app navigation to indicate moving up a menu, screen, or hierarchy
- •Charts and dashboards to label increases, growth, or upward trends
- •Document and workflow instructions such as “move up/step up” or “upload/upward action”
- •Wayfinding and signage text to show an upward route (e.g., upper floor)
- •Social posts and messages to draw attention to content that is “above” or “next up”
Examples
⮸ Upwards White Arrow From Bar With Horizontal Bar
- ⮸Press ⮸ to go to the next section above.
- ⮸Level 3 ⮸ Level 4 (increase).
- ⮸Upload your file and continue ⮸.
- ⮸Take the stairs ⮸ to reach the upper floor.
- ⮸New updates are listed ⮸ at the top.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BB8 | |
| HTML Entity | ⮸ | |
| HTML Code | ⮸ | |
| CSS | \2BB8 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ⮸?
The Unicode code point for ⮸ is U+2BB8.
How do I copy ⮸?
Copy the symbol directly from this page. Most systems will paste it as-is into text fields, design tools, and some programming editors.
What does ⮸ typically mean in user interfaces?
It most commonly indicates moving upward or an increase, especially in navigation menus, hierarchy controls, and upward actions.
Can I use ⮸ in HTML?
Yes. Its HTML entity is ⮸.