Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2197 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
North East Arrow
A symbol from the Arrow Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ↗
- Unicode
- U+2197
- HTML entity
- ↗
- Category
- Arrow Symbols
Export
Download North East Arrow as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
6 of 46 in the arrow symbols collection
About the north east arrow symbol
Representing a diagonal upward motion toward the right, the North East Arrow is a functional character found within the Arrows block of the Common script. It is generally read as up-right or northeast, indicating a specific point on the compass or a geometric trajectory. Structurally, it consists of a straight shaft ending in a pointed head aimed at the upper-right corner of the character cell.
In practical writing, this symbol frequently appears in financial reports and social posts to indicate a rise in value, growth, or a positive trend. It is also used in mathematical diagrams to denote vectors and in digital navigation interfaces to represent an exit or an external link. In the context of computer gaming and signage, it serves as a directional indicator for diagonal movement or specific physical placement.
How to type North East Arrow
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2197.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2197, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
Part of the Arrows block
↗ north east arrow lives inside the Arrows Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Arrows →
Related arrow symbols
Other arrow symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
- ←Leftwards ArrowCopy the leftwards arrow symbol→
- ↑Upwards ArrowCopy the upwards arrow symbol→
- →Rightwards ArrowCopy the rightwards arrow symbol→
- ↓Downwards ArrowCopy the downwards arrow symbol→
- ↖North West ArrowCopy the north west arrow symbol→
- ↘South East ArrowCopy the south east arrow symbol→
- ↙South West ArrowCopy the south west arrow symbol→
- ↔Left Right ArrowCopy the left right arrow symbol→
- ↕Up Down ArrowCopy the up down arrow symbol→
- ⇐Leftwards Double ArrowCopy the leftwards double arrow symbol→
- ⇑Upwards Double ArrowCopy the upwards double arrow symbol→
- ⇒Rightwards Double ArrowCopy the rightwards double arrow symbol→
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