Upwards Arrow ↑

The Upwards Arrow character (↑) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ↑, the decimal numeric character reference ↑, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ↑. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+2191 in the Universal Character Set.

The upwards arrow points vertically upward and is used in navigation, sorting indicators, mathematical notation, and user interface elements. It commonly represents 'scroll to top,' ascending sort order, or increasing values in dashboards and data displays.

Arrow entities serve as directional indicators in navigation interfaces, mathematical expressions, flowcharts, and textual content throughout the web. Because they render as scalable text characters rather than bitmap images, HTML arrow entities are resolution-independent, styleable with CSS properties like color and font-size, and fully accessible to assistive technologies including screen readers.

When deciding how to encode the Upwards Arrow character in your HTML documents, the named entity ↑ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ↑ and hexadecimal form ↑ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the upwards arrow for 'back to top' links, ascending sort indicators in tables, increase indicators in financial dashboards, and directional content. It pairs naturally with ↓ for sortable column headers and scrolling navigation.