Upwards Dashed Arrow ⇡

⇡ (U+21E1) 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 Dashed Arrow 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 DASHED ARROW, code point U+21E1, is a symbol in the Arrows block with the Common script. It shows direction and movement, pointing upward with a dashed line. In use, the symbol helps indicate ascent or a step to be taken next. It appears in interfaces and documents as a visual cue for navigation or emphasis. The name and code point help people identify the character in lists and fonts. In many styles, arrows guide readers through options, menus, or sequences. The flowing dash style can suggest a non-rigid path or a suggested action rather than a fixed outcome. When designers choose this arrow, they often pair it with other symbols to convey order or hierarchy. In text, punctuation marks structure content and convey tone, and usage conventions vary by style and locale. For software and writing, the symbol is useful where a clear upward direction is needed and where a distinct dashed line helps differentiate it from solid arrows. Overall, it supports quick understanding of steps, progress, and movement within a layout.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21E1 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.