Up Arrowhead Symbol
⌃ is the Unicode up arrowhead used as a compact “up” or “increase” indicator in technical and UI text.
U+2303
The symbol “⌃” is known as the Up Arrowhead (Unicode U+2303). It’s often used to visually suggest moving upward or indicating an action related to “up” in interfaces and technical text.
Up Arrowhead Symbol Meaning
⌃ (UP ARROWHEAD, U+2303) is a technical symbol shaped like an arrowhead pointing upward. In practice, it’s commonly used as a compact indicator for “up,” “increase,” “move upward,” or “higher level” in UI labels, headings, and status text. Because it’s part of the Unicode technical set, it can be easier to reuse than custom arrow icons in plain text. Developers may also use it in documentation to represent a key, navigation direction, or control hint where a small arrowhead is preferable to a full arrow.
Common uses
- •Labeling “up” actions in user interfaces (e.g., move up, scroll up, increase)
- •Annotating technical text to indicate upward direction or higher values
- •Creating simple status or legend markers in dashboards and lists
- •Using as a compact visual cue in documentation and help messages
- •Enhancing plain-text UI mockups where images/icons aren’t available
Examples
⌃ Up Arrowhead Symbol (U+2303)
- ⌃Press ⌃ to move focus upward.
- ⌃Value: 12 ⌃ increase required.
- ⌃Use ⌃ to scroll up in the panel.
- ⌃Section heading (Up): ⌃ Overview
- ⌃Priority: High ⌃
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2303 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌃ | |
| HTML Code | ⌃ | |
| CSS | \2303 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8963 | |
| Decimal | 8963 |
How to type Up Arrowhead Symbol (⌃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8963 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2303 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2303. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2303, 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 Up Arrowhead symbol mean?
⌃ (UP ARROWHEAD, U+2303) is a technical symbol shaped like an arrowhead pointing upward. In practice, it’s commonly used as a compact indicator for “up,” “increase,” “move upward,” or “higher level” in UI labels, headings, and status text. Because it’s part of the Unicode technical set, it can be easier to reuse than custom arrow icons in plain text. Developers may also use it in documentation to represent a key, navigation direction, or control hint where a small arrowhead is preferable to a full arrow.
What is the Unicode code point for ⌃?
⌃ is Unicode U+2303 (UP ARROWHEAD).
How can I copy the symbol ⌃?
Select and copy the character “⌃” from this page, then paste it into your document or app.
What HTML entity represents ⌃?
The HTML entity is ⌃
How do I write ⌃ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2303. JavaScript escape: \\u{2303}.