Upwards Double Arrow
Most keyboards skip the upwards double arrow entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+21D1 and belongs to the arrows group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | ⇑ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+21D1 | |
| Name | Upwards Double Arrow | |
| HTML (named) | ⇑ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⇑ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⇑ | |
| CSS content | \21D1 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21D1 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x87 0x91 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x21D1 |
How to type the upwards double 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.
- HTML: write
⇑or the named entity⇑in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\21D1"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u21D1produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the upwards double 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 double arrow?
The upwards double arrow has the Unicode code point U+21D1. In HTML you can write it as ⇑ or ⇑, or with the named entity ⇑.
Can I use the upwards double arrow symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ⇑ or the named entity ⇑, and in CSS use content: "\21D1" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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