Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Horizontal Bar Symbol
An upwards arrow symbol on a pedestal with a horizontal bar (⇬) used to suggest upward movement or emphasis.
U+21EC
⇬ (U+21EC) is a specialized arrow character in the Arrows category. It visually combines an upward arrow with a pedestal-like base and a horizontal bar, making it useful when you want an emphasized “up” direction.
Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Horizontal Bar Symbol Meaning
⇬ is primarily used as a directional arrow that points upward, often interpreted as “move up,” “increase,” or “go upward.” The pedestal and horizontal bar design makes the arrow feel more structured and emphasized than a simple up arrow. In practice, it can be used in interface text, labels, and diagrams where “up” needs extra visual weight, such as indicating an upward state, a ranked/stacked level, or a positive change. Since this is a specific Unicode character (not a widely standardized pictogram beyond typical arrow semantics), its exact intent depends on the surrounding context.
Common uses
- •UI labels to indicate an upward action or positive change
- •Graph or chart annotations for “increase/upward” markers
- •Document and slide callouts for upward movement in lists
- •Email or workflow status notes (e.g., “sent—up the chain” / escalation-style wording)
- •Design accents in headings or buttons where a strong “up” cue is needed
Examples
⇬ Upwards White Arrow on Pedestal
- ⇬Your score increased ⇬
- ⇬Select ⇬ to move to the next higher level
- ⇬Income trend: upward ⇬
- ⇬Priority level up ⇬
- ⇬Upload successful ⇬
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21EC | |
| HTML Entity | ⇬ | |
| HTML Code | ⇬ | |
| CSS | \21EC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8684 | |
| Decimal | 8684 |
How to type Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Horizontal Bar Symbol (⇬)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8684 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21EC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21EC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ec, 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 is the Unicode for ⇬?
⇬ is Unicode U+21EC.
How do I copy ⇬ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇬
What does ⇬ usually mean?
It most commonly suggests an upward direction or upward emphasis, depending on the context.
Is ⇬ the same as a plain up arrow (↑)?
No. ⇬ is a specific Unicode character with a pedestal and horizontal bar, so it may look more “structured” or emphasized than ↑.