North West Black Arrow ⬉

⬉ (U+2B09) 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 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: NORTH WEST BLACK ARROW is the name of the character with code point U+2B09. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block and uses the Common script. This symbol is part of a family of arrows that show direction. In history and general use, it helps point to the upper left area in diagrams and layouts. In documents and interfaces, it can mark steps, paths, or hints. The glyph is used when a diagonal up-left direction matters for navigation or orientation. It appears in lists, legends, and on maps where space limits clarity.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B09 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.