Upwards Black Arrow ⬆
⬆ (U+2B06) 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 Black Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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 UPWARDS BLACK ARROW is a symbol used in text and designs. Its code point is U+2B06, and it lives in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It sits in the Common script, meaning it is used across many languages and contexts. In practice, this arrow points upward, providing a clear cue. The symbol helps readers find direction within a page or screen. It also guides navigation in forms and documents where space is limited. The arrow can mark a next step or a movement toward a goal. Designers place it beside lists, menus, or controls to show where to look or click. In user interfaces, it supports quick recognition and reduces confusion. The same symbol can appear in educational materials, diagrams, or manuals to indicate an upward move. Overall, the UPWARDS BLACK ARROW serves as a simple, direct signal for direction and navigation consistent with its name and appearance.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B06 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2B06 - General Category:
So - Age:
4.0 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 AC 86 - UTF-16:
2B06 - UTF-32:
00002B06 - HTML dec:
⬆ - HTML hex:
⬆ - JS escape:
\u2B06 - Python \N{}:
\N{UPWARDS BLACK ARROW} - Python \u:
\u2B06 - Python \U:
\U00002B06 - URL-encoded:
%E2%AC%86 - CSS escape:
\2B06
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2B06 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⬆ (hex) or ⬆ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.