Upwards Arrow with Double Stroke ⇞
⇞ (U+21DE) 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 Double Stroke 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 UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE is a symbol in the Arrows block. Its code point is U+21DE. This character is used to show movement or an option that moves up in a list or menu. In history, many symbols in the arrows set were designed to guide users. They appear in diagrams, forms, and text to indicate flow or elevation. In modern interfaces, it helps users understand where to go next or how to expand options. The symbol can stand for upward navigation, return to a previous section, or ascend a hierarchy. It is part of a family of directional arrows that share a common goal: clear direction. Designers choose it when space is limited or when a simple cue is preferred over words. Its double stroke adds emphasis and helps distinguish it from other up arrows. Overall, this character functions as a practical cue for movement, order, and clarity. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21DE 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+21DE - General Category:
So - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 87 9E - UTF-16:
21DE - UTF-32:
000021DE - HTML dec:
⇞ - HTML hex:
⇞ - JS escape:
\u21DE - Python \N{}:
\N{UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE} - Python \u:
\u21DE - Python \U:
\U000021DE - URL-encoded:
%E2%87%9E - CSS escape:
\21DE
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+21DE or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⇞ (hex) or ⇞ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.