Upwards Arrow

A symbol from the Arrow Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Symbol: ↑
Unicode: U+2191
HTML entity: ↑
Category: Arrow Symbols

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2 of 46 in the arrow symbols collection

About the upwards arrow symbol

Known formally as the Upwards Arrow, this symbol is a vertical pointer directed toward the top of a line or screen. It belongs to the Common script and is categorized as a math symbol within the larger collection of arrow signs. When reading text aloud, users generally refer to it simply as an up arrow. Its design is typically a straight line ending in a pointed head, indicating a specific direction or a change in status.

In modern writing, this character frequently appears in mathematical notation to signify an increase in value or an upward trend. Digital interfaces use it to denote uploading files, while social media users often post it to highlight the message or comment immediately above theirs. It is also standard in typography and technical documentation as a navigational aid or to represent the shift key on certain keyboard layouts.

How to type Upwards Arrow

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 2191 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 2191.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.