Upwards Double Arrow

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

Symbol: ⇑
Unicode: U+21D1
HTML entity: &uArr;
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the upwards double arrow symbol

Identified as the Upwards Double Arrow, this symbol represents a vertical direction indicated by two parallel lines ending in a single point. It is often referred to in technical contexts as implying an upward motion or a logical consequence pointing towards the top of a document. As part of the Arrows block within the Common script, it serves as a distinct visual marker for elevation or higher priority compared to standard single-line arrows.

Common usage for this character appears frequently in mathematics and formal logic to signify a material implication or a specific relation between variables. In digital typography and social media, it acts as a shorthand to point toward previous messages or to indicate a "level up" in gaming environments. Additionally, the symbol is used in user interface design to denote a scroll-to-top function or to highlight increasing financial trends in tabular data.

How to type Upwards Double 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 21D1 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 21D1.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.