Upwards Arrow to Bar ⤒

⤒ (U+2912) 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 Arrow to Bar is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). 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 UPWARDS ARROW TO BAR symbol, encoded as U+2912, appears in the Supplemental Arrows-B block and is part of the Common script. It is a specialized glyph that shows an arrow moving upward to a horizontal bar. In practice, this symbol is used to indicate a return path to a stopping point or a specific target in diagrams and notation. It helps readers track a flow that ends at a bar, which can symbolize a barrier, a checkpoint, or a defined endpoint. In user interfaces, such icons can represent a step that guides the user toward a final action or state. The design is simple and high-contrast, making it legible at small sizes. This helps it perform clear directional signaling in documents and UI layouts. The name itself communicates its function, and the arrow-to-bar form distinguishes it from other vertical arrows. As part of the Unicode standard, it has a defined code point and predictable rendering across platforms. Overall, it serves as a precise symbol for upward movement toward a defined boundary in both technical drawings and digital interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2912 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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