What is the Unicode codepoint for Up-left arrow?

The ↖ Up-left arrow emoji is encoded as U+2196 (hex 2196). It belongs to the Arrow group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ↖ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ↖ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Up-left arrow have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_upper_left:, :arrow:, :direction:, and :intercardinal:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ↖ emoji automatically.

Fluent 3D

Native Unicode

Up-left arrow

Up-left arrow — Symbols emoji.

Name

up-left arrow

Shortcodes

:arrow_upper_left::arrow::direction::intercardinal::northwest::up-left_arrow:

Themes

gametransportmoneyarrowdirectionintercardinalnorthwest

Download as image

Renders ↖ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

Microsoft Fluent UI Emoji — pixel-perfect originals

Download Microsoft's official Fluent rendering of ↖. SVG files are vector (scales to any size); the 3D PNG is 1024×1024.

About the ↖ Up-left arrow emoji

The ↖ Up-left arrow emoji is part of the Symbols category and the arrow group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :arrow_upper_left:, :arrow:, and :direction: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Up-left arrow (Unicode codepoint U+2196) up-left arrow — Symbols emoji.. The ↖ up-left arrow glyph belongs to Symbols, specifically the Arrow cluster. Symbol emojis like ↖ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. ↖ occupies codepoint U+2196 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:arrow_upper_left:` or `:arrow:` or `:direction:` in chat apps usually expands to ↖. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside game, transport, money, arrow, and direction emojis. Tap ↖ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use ↖ Up-left arrow

Sharing trip plans, commutes, and travel itineraries
Tagging delivery updates, road-trip routes, and airport posts
Captioning vehicle launches, reviews, or showroom photos
Tagging finance updates, paydays, and investment news

Combinations and pairings

Pair ↖ with game-themed, transport-themed, and money-themed emojis to reinforce the same vibe in one message.
Lead a caption with ↖ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ↖ Up-left arrow emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Up-left arrow emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ↖ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ↖ Up-left arrow emoji mean?: The ↖ up-left arrow glyph belongs to Symbols, specifically the Arrow cluster. Symbol emojis like ↖ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. ↖ occupies codepoint U+2196 in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:arrow_upper_left:` or `:arrow:` or `:direction:` in chat apps usually expands to ↖. The glyph renders mostly in blue, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tag-wise it sits alongside game, transport, money, arrow, and direction emojis. Tap ↖ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Up-left arrow?: The ↖ Up-left arrow emoji is encoded as U+2196 (hex 2196). It belongs to the Arrow group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ↖ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ↖ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Up-left arrow have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :arrow_upper_left:, :arrow:, :direction:, and :intercardinal:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ↖ emoji automatically.