Upwards Arrow
The up arrow signals an increase, a rise or a move to the top. It is a low-key alternative to an upvote icon in plain text. Reach for ↑ in flowcharts, diagrams and step-by-step interface copy, where a plain keyboard falls short. It is cataloged at Unicode code point U+2191 in the arrows set, so it renders the same real text character in every app that supports the font, not a pasted image.
| Symbol | ↑ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2191 | |
| Name | Upwards Arrow | |
| HTML (named) | ↑ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↑ | |
| HTML (hex) | ↑ | |
| CSS content | \2191 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2191 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x86 0x91 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2191 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 24 (ASCII), Alt 8593 |
How to type the upwards arrow symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ↑ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
24on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
↑or the named entity↑in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2191"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2191produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the upwards arrow symbol?
Click the ↑ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for upwards arrow?
The upwards arrow has the Unicode code point U+2191. In HTML you can write it as ↑ or ↑, or with the named entity ↑.
What is the alt code for the upwards arrow symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 24 (ASCII), Alt 8593 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the ↑ from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Does the upwards arrow symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+2191 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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