Short Slanted North Arrow ⭎

⭎ (U+2B4E) 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: Short Slanted North 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 SHORT SLANTED NORTH ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. Its code point is U+2B4E. The character is used in common text to show direction. It is also used in interfaces and documents to guide users and indicate where to go next. In layouts, arrows help readers move through steps or navigate menus. The symbol is easy to recognize and read, even at small sizes, which supports quick understanding. It appears in manuals, forms, and digital screens to point upward or to a preferred path. When designers choose this arrow, they aim for a simple, direct cue that does not distract. The name, block, and script indicate its general category and origin. This helps users identify the symbol’s purpose across languages that share the same code system. Overall, the arrow serves as a practical marker for direction, navigation, and flow within a variety of written and digital contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B4E 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.