GlyphIndexLabeled use
Upper shelf ↑
The arrow accompanies a literal direction label.
Up arrow
The up arrow ↑ shows an upward direction or an increase. When it marks a change, include the values or a short explanation.
UPWARDS ARROW
Appearance can vary by font.
Character details
♡→✦
3 code pointsMeaning and context
The up arrow ↑ shows an upward direction or an increase. When it marks a change, include the values or a short explanation.
How to use it
When using ↑ for change, also show the compared values or a textual label. Its appearance alone does not establish a positive or desirable change.
Examples
Second context
Count: 12 → 15 ↑
Both values are present so the increase is understandable without the arrow.
Similar shapes, different characters
Down arrow
U+2193Compare the arrowhead direction and stem before choosing the character.
DetailsUp arrow
U+2191The code-point display identifies this exact character even when another font changes its appearance.
Sources and method
- Unicode 18.0.0 character database — Pinned standard character identities and properties; the application computes UTF encodings from the original text.
- Unicode character code charts — Reference glyphs are not a guarantee of the appearance in a user’s font.