Upwards Black Arrow Symbol
⬆ is the Upwards Black Arrow symbol used to indicate upward direction or increase.
U+2B06
The ⬆ symbol (UPWARDS BLACK ARROW) is a simple, bold arrow pointing upward. It’s commonly used in interfaces, labels, and text to communicate direction or movement. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Upwards Black Arrow Symbol Meaning
⬆ (UPWARDS BLACK ARROW, U+2B06) is a directional symbol that points upward. In everyday use, it’s often associated with moving up, increasing a value, or indicating an “up” action such as sorting ascending, scrolling upward, or returning to a higher level. Because it’s visually clear and compact, designers frequently use it as a standalone marker in buttons, status lines, and instructional text. In text content, it can also serve as a quick visual cue in lists (e.g., “⬆ turn left at the next sign” or “⬆ download progress”).
Common uses
- •Indicating upward direction in instructions or guides
- •Labeling an “Up” button (e.g., scroll up or move up in a list)
- •Showing increase or ascending order (e.g., sort A→Z/low→high cues)
- •Marking navigation shortcuts like “back up” or “go to top”
- •Enhancing UI tooltips and status messages with quick direction cues
Examples
⬆ Upwards Black Arrow
- ⬆Press ⬆ to move the selection upward.
- ⬆Sorted by value: ⬆ (ascending).
- ⬆Tip: Use ⬆ to scroll up in the document.
- ⬆Go to top ⬆ and continue reading.
- ⬆Upload completed—progress is ⬆.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B06 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬆ | |
| HTML Code | ⬆ | |
| CSS | \2B06 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11014 | |
| Decimal | 11014 |
How to type Upwards Black Arrow Symbol (⬆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11014 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B06 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B06. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b06, 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 Black Arrow symbol mean?
⬆ (UPWARDS BLACK ARROW, U+2B06) is a directional symbol that points upward. In everyday use, it’s often associated with moving up, increasing a value, or indicating an “up” action such as sorting ascending, scrolling upward, or returning to a higher level. Because it’s visually clear and compact, designers frequently use it as a standalone marker in buttons, status lines, and instructional text. In text content, it can also serve as a quick visual cue in lists (e.g., “⬆ turn left at the next sign” or “⬆ download progress”).
What Unicode character is ⬆?
⬆ is the UPWARDS BLACK ARROW with Unicode code point U+2B06.
How do I copy ⬆ into my code or text?
You can copy the symbol directly, or use the escapes: HTML ⬆ (given as html_entity), CSS \\2B06, or JavaScript \\u{2B06}.
Is ⬆ the same as the regular up arrow (↑)?
They look similar, but they are different characters. ⬆ is specifically UPWARDS BLACK ARROW (U+2B06), while ↑ is a different Unicode symbol.
When should I use ⬆ instead of words like “up” or “increase”?
Use ⬆ when you need a compact visual cue for direction or upward actions, such as buttons, sorting indicators, or short instructional labels.