Halfwidth Upwards Arrow ￪

￪ (U+FFEA) 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: Halfwidth Upwards Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Halfwidth and Fullwidth Forms). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: HALFWIDTH UPWARDS ARROW depicts direction indicators in text and interfaces. It serves as a visual cue to move upward or indicate upward navigation in menus and forms. In documents, it can suggest progression, step advancement, or the opening of higher sections. In interfaces, it signals that a control moves focus upward or that a page or list is sorted toward the top. These uses follow from the general idea that arrows indicate direction and navigation cues. Across contexts, it supports quick understanding without extra words. It works well in compact UI elements and in plain text layouts where space is limited. For accessibility, ensure sufficient contrast and provide alternative text for screen readers. Cross‑platform, the symbol retains its basic shape and remains recognizable when rendered by different fonts and assistive technologies.

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