Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Vertical Bar Symbol
An upwards arrow on a pedestal with a vertical bar, used to signal upward direction or increase.
U+21ED
The symbol ⇭ (U+21ED) combines an upward arrow with a pedestal and vertical bar. It’s commonly used as a compact directional or status-style icon in digital design. Below you’ll find practical ways to copy and use it.
Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Vertical Bar Symbol Meaning
⇭ (Unicode U+21ED) is read primarily as an upwards arrow. The added pedestal and vertical bar give it a more specific, “anchored” icon feel than a plain arrow. In practice, it can suggest moving up, raising something, progression, or an upward direction in an interface. Designers may use it for buttons, navigation labels, UI legends, or status indicators where “up” needs a strong visual cue. Writers and content creators sometimes include it as a concise marker for upgrades, improvements, or upward trends, especially when space is limited and an arrow alone would be too generic.
Common uses
- •UI buttons or toolbar icons indicating an upward action (move up, raise, increase)
- •Navigation hints in apps or games (go up, move to a higher section)
- •Status legends for dashboards and charts (trend increasing, step up)
- •Accessible labeling in icon sets and infographics where “up” is part of the meaning
- •Design elements in posters, slides, or documents to mark upward direction or improvement
Examples
⇭ Upwards White Arrow on Pedestal with Vertical Bar
- ⇭Press ⇭ to move to the previous (higher) level.
- ⇭Upload complete: status ⇭ (increasing).
- ⇭Use the ⇭ icon to jump up to the top section.
- ⇭Your score trend is ⇭ this week.
- ⇭Raised request priority ⇭ successfully.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21ED | |
| HTML Entity | ⇭ | |
| HTML Code | ⇭ | |
| CSS | \21ED | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8685 | |
| Decimal | 8685 |
How to type Upwards White Arrow On Pedestal With Vertical Bar Symbol (⇭)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8685 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21ED then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21ED. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ed, 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 ⇭ mean?
⇭ is primarily an upwards arrow symbol. The pedestal and vertical bar make it feel like an anchored upward indicator, often used to mean “move up” or “increase.”
What is the Unicode for ⇭?
The symbol ⇭ has Unicode code point U+21ED.
How can I copy ⇭ into a web page?
You can copy the character directly (⇭) or use the HTML entity ⇭ in your markup.
Is ⇭ the same as a simple up arrow (↑)?
Not exactly. ⇭ is more stylized due to the pedestal and vertical bar, so it can communicate a slightly more specific “upward status/action” feel than ↑.