Upwards Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar ⭱

⭱ (U+2B71) 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 Triangle-Headed Arrow to Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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 TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW TO BAR, encoded as U+2B71, is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It appears as an arrow that points upward and ends at a bar. This design helps show a direction with a clear end point. In many interfaces, it signals a move up or a return to a higher level, such as a previous page or a higher category. It can also guide users through a sequence, indicating the next step without clutter. The symbol belongs to the Common script, so it is used across many languages and regions in digital text. People may see it in menus, forms, and navigation guides where space is limited and a precise cue is needed. As a historical note, arrow forms have long aided quick comprehension in icons and diagrams. The triangle-up shape with a bar offers a compact visual cue that a user can follow. Overall, this symbol combines direction with a stable endpoint to support clear navigation and flow in documents and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B71 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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