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↑ up-pointing arrow

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Character↑
UnicodeU+2191
Decimal8593
Hex0x2191
HTML decimal↑
HTML hex↑
JavaScript\u2191
CSS\2191
Python\u2191
URL%E2%86%91

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Unicode information

Nameup-pointing arrow
Unicode nameUPWARDS ARROW
Code pointU+2191
HTML decimal↑
HTML hex↑
CSS\2191
JavaScript\u2191
CategoryMath
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ↑ up-pointing arrow

The ↑ character is listed as up-pointing arrow in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is UPWARDS ARROW. It is associated with mathematical notation; its exact function depends on the formula or notation system in which it appears.

Common uses

  • Mathematical formulas and expressions.
  • Scientific, technical or educational documentation.
  • Unicode text that requires this specific notation.

How to type ↑ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ↑. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for up-pointing arrow, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2191 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ↑. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ↑ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ↑ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ↑ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2191, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ↑.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal↑
HTML hex↑
CSS content\2191
JavaScript\u2191
Python\u2191
Unicode text↑

Usage examples

↑ — up-pointing arrow
Unicode: U+2191
HTML: ↑

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