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How to type the Up Arrow symbol (↑) on a keyboard (Windows, Mac, Word, Excel + more)

When people search “up arrow on keyboard,” they usually mean one of two things:

  • Up Arrow key (the physical key) → moves your cursor or scrolls
  • Up Arrow symbol (a character you insert into text) → like ↑

This guide focuses on the up arrow symbol (mainly ↑) and also covers common “up arrow” variations like ⬆ and ⇑.

Examples:

  • Text symbol: ↑
  • Emoji-style arrow: ⬆

You can use the following copy tool to get the kind of up arrow symbol you need:

Copy Up Arrow Symbols (↑)
Click a symbol to copy it. Then paste anywhere.
Tip: For consistent text look, use ↑ (not emoji).
Core
Common variations
Often-confused “triangle up”
Related arrows
Tip: In Word (Windows), 2191 + Alt+X → ↑