Upwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards ↱

↱ (U+21B1) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Upwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character UPWARDS ARROW WITH TIP RIGHTWARDS (U+21B1) sits in the Arrows block. It blends an upward arrow with a tip that points to the right. This design communicates both vertical movement and horizontal direction. In practice, people use it to show a combined action, such as move up and then proceed right. In user interfaces, arrows guide navigation and indicate the next step. The symbol is part of the Common script group. It appears in text and diagrams where space is limited. The character can help signal flow in lists, forms, and menus. Its form is simple and easy to recognize. When reading, users map the arrow to a move up or forward action, depending on context. The usage atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps writers explain steps and sequences clearly. The symbol should be used consistently to avoid confusion. In any plan, the arrow helps users plan a path through content. It remains a practical visual cue for direction in many settings.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21B1 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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