Upwards White Arrow on Pedestal with Horizontal Bar ⇬

⇬ (U+21EC) 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 White Arrow on Pedestal with Horizontal Bar 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 WHITE ARROW ON PEDESTAL WITH HORIZONTAL BAR has the codepoint U+21EC in the Arrows block. In plain usage, it is a symbol that can appear in text or diagrams to show an upward direction. It carries a sense of elevation or movement toward a higher point and is often used in interfaces to indicate a return to a previous level or to highlight a step that rises. The shape combines an arrow pointing up with a pedestal base and a horizontal bar, which can suggest a stable ascent rather than a simple arrow. In practical terms, designers place it where a feature or option leads users upward in a menu, a form, or a navigation trail. It can appear alongside other directional symbols to guide flow, indicate expansion, or mark a progress step. Accessibility considerations include providing a descriptive label or alt text so that screen readers convey its purpose clearly. As a common, interoperable symbol, it helps users understand direction without needing language. Its appearance is intentionally simple to work across fonts and platforms. It belongs to the Common script family and the Arrows block, reinforcing universal meaning across contexts.

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