North West Arrow to Corner ⇱

⇱ (U+21F1) 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 West Arrow to Corner 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: NORTH WEST ARROW TO CORNER (code point U+21F1) belongs to the Arrows block in the Common script. This character is a symbol in the arrow family used in text and visuals. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In practice, this arrow can mark a path toward a corner or a junction in diagrams, user interfaces, or diagrams that show flow. The symbol supports quick comprehension by pointing users toward a specific area or step. Its role is to convey movement or a change in position without requiring words. In many fonts and systems, it maintains a diagonal line ending in a corner point, aligning with other arrows used for routing and flow. As part of the arrows set, it helps readers interpret spatial relationships and transitions. The character is useful in guides, menus, and layouts where space is limited and clarity is key. Overall, it contributes to intuitive navigation by signaling where to look next or where an action leads.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21F1 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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