Rightwards Arrow with Tip Upwards ⬏
⬏ (U+2B0F) 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: Rightwards Arrow with Tip Upwards 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 character named RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TIP UPWARDS is encoded as U+2B0F in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the Common script, so it is used across languages. In history, arrows have long served as simple markers of direction. This symbol combines a rightward direction with a tip that curves upward, suggesting a move to the next step or a rise in status. It fits in both text and graphic settings. In practice, designers use such arrows to guide readers through lists, flows, and interfaces. In documents, the symbol helps indicate progression and orientation. In interfaces, it can cue navigation, menus, or a forward action. The usage highlights a clear path forward and an upward turn in the sequence. When seen, people interpret it as a prompt to proceed while also lifting emphasis upward. The symbol is versatile enough for diagrams, charts, and buttons. Its simple form keeps it readable at small sizes. Overall, this arrow supports quick, intuitive direction in mixed media and digital layouts.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B0F
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+2B0F
- General Category:
So
- Age:
4.1
- Bidi Class:
ON
- Block:
Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
- Script:
Common
- UTF-8:
E2 AC 8F
- UTF-16:
2B0F
- UTF-32:
00002B0F
- HTML dec:
⬏
- HTML hex:
⬏
- JS escape:
\u2B0F
- Python \N{}:
\N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TIP UPWARDS}
- Python \u:
\u2B0F
- Python \U:
\U00002B0F
- URL-encoded:
%E2%AC%8F
- CSS escape:
\2B0F
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+2B0F
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.