U+2191 · Arrows
Up Arrow ↑
The up arrow ↑ indicates an increase, upward direction, or a move to the top of a page. Financial reports use it for rising prices, and keyboard guides use it to mean the Up arrow key. It also appears in chemistry equations to show a gas escaping and in navigation text such as “Back to top ↑.”
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2191 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8593 | |
| HTML named entity | ↑ | |
| HTML (hex) | ↑ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↑ | |
| CSS | \2191 | |
| JavaScript | \u2191 | |
| Python | \u2191 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 91 | |
| UTF-16 | 2191 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%86%91 |
Character details
| Official name | UPWARDS ARROW |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Arrows |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ↑
Windows
- Hold Alt and type 24 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 24 uses the code page 437.
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2191then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “upwards arrow”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “upwards arrow”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2191.
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 arrow” or enter
U+2191. - HTML:
↑or↑ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8593)
Examples
- Sales ↑ 12%
- Back to top ↑
- Press ↑ to scroll up.
- CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂↑
Good to know
Don’t mix it up: It is often confused with the heavy upwards black arrow ⬆ (U+2B06), which can display as an emoji on some devices.
Tip: In plain-text data like stock updates, pair ↑ with a number or word so the meaning survives if the arrow fails to render.
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.
Questions
What is the Unicode for ↑?
It is U+2191 (UPWARDS ARROW), decimal 8593.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
Yes: Alt 24 on the numeric keypad.
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 arrow”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ↑ or the numeric reference ↑.