North East Arrow ↗

↗ (U+2197) 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: North East 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 NORTH EAST ARROW is a symbol from the Arrows block. Its code point is U+2197 and its Unicode name is NORTH EAST ARROW. It belongs to the Arrows block and uses the Common script. The usage note shows how arrows are used in text and interfaces. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move through layouts, menus, and diagrams. The arrow points up and to the right, signaling a northeast direction in maps, charts, and guides. In digital text, the symbol can mark steps that go forward and toward a new area. Designers place it to suggest a path, a next step, or an area to view. Readers recognize the familiar shape and adjust their action accordingly. The symbol is simple, clear, and versatile. It works with many fonts and sizes. As a result, it remains common in technical writing, dashboards, and instructional materials. People use it to combine direction with concise labeling. This keeps information easy to scan and follow.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2197 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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