Upwards Triangle-Headed Arrow ⭡

⭡ (U+2B61) 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 Triangle-Headed 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: Upwards triangle-headed arrow (U+2B61) is in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is used as a directional symbol. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This character helps point to the top of a page, a section, or a step in a sequence. In user interfaces, designers may place it beside buttons or links to show an upward action. It also appears in diagrams and flow charts to suggest moving up or ascending steps. The symbol is simple and clear, so it transfers well across languages. When teams choose icons, they consider legibility on small screens and at low resolutions. The UPWARDS triangle-headed arrow is one option among many arrows for indicating movement. In printed materials, it helps guide readers through a structure that rises or increases. In digital text, it can replace longer phrases like “go up” when space is limited. Overall, it serves as a concise cue for upward direction in both documents and interfaces.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B61 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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