U+21EA · Arrows
Caps Lock Symbol ⇪
The upward white arrow from a bar is the standard symbol for the Caps Lock key. The bar under the arrow distinguishes it from the plain Shift symbol, signaling that the uppercase state stays on rather than applying to a single keystroke. It is used in keyboard guides, accessibility documentation and on-screen keyboard legends.
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+21EA | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8682 | |
| HTML (hex) | ⇪ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⇪ | |
| CSS | \21EA | |
| JavaScript | \u21EA | |
| Python | \u21EA | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 AA | |
| UTF-16 | 21EA | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%87%AA |
Character details
| Official name | UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| General category | Other Symbol (So) |
| SymbolHero category | Arrows |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⇪
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
21EAthen press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “upwards white arrow from bar”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “upwards white arrow from bar”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
21EA.
iPhone & Android
- Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.
Docs & web
- Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “upwards white arrow from bar” or enter
U+21EA. - HTML:
⇪ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8682)
Examples
- Turn off ⇪ Caps Lock before entering your password
- ⇪ is on — passwords are case-sensitive
- Keycap legend: ⇪ Caps Lock
Good to know
Don’t mix it up: It is easily mistaken for the Shift symbol ⇧ (U+21E7), which has no bar underneath.
Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.
Similar arrows
Questions
What is the Unicode for ⇪?
It is U+21EA (UPWARDS WHITE ARROW FROM BAR), decimal 8682.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 21EA then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “upwards white arrow from bar”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the numeric reference ⇪ (or ⇪). There is no named entity.