up-right arrow Emoji

↗️ · U+2197 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6

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What does the up-right arrow emoji mean?

Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard

When navigating or providing directions, individuals often reach for the up-right arrow emoji, which is defined as a symbol indicating a direction that is both upwards and to the right, often representing northeast. This emoji can be used literally to provide directional guidance or instructions, and it also has figurative uses, such as signifying an increase or improvement in a particular situation. Additionally, the up-right arrow emoji can be used in a slang sense to represent a positive trend or a sense of moving forward. Its meaning is often used in conjunction with other directional emojis to convey complex navigational information.

How the up-right arrow emoji is used

The up-right arrow emoji is frequently used in digital communication, particularly in texting and online mapping services, to provide concise and visual directional guidance. Its tone is typically neutral and informative, although it can be used in a more playful or sarcastic manner, depending on the context and the user's intent. The use of this emoji may vary across different platforms, with older generations potentially using it more literally, while younger users may employ it in a more creative or humorous way, such as in TikTok captions or comments. The up-right arrow emoji is also commonly used in combination with other emojis to add tone or emphasis to a message.

up-right arrow emoji examples

How to copy the up-right arrow emoji

To use the up-right arrow emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2197 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.

Also known as

arrowdirectionintercardinalnortheastup-right

up-right arrow emoji on different platforms

How the up-right arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.

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Twitter / X (Twemoji) design
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Google Noto Color Emoji design
Google Noto Color Emoji
OpenMoji design
OpenMoji

up-right arrow Emoji Details

Emoji↗️
Nameup-right arrow
CategorySymbols
CodepointsU+2197 U+FE0F
Shortcode:up_right_arrow:
Emoji version0.6
Unicode version0.6
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up-right arrow Emoji FAQ

What does the up-right arrow emoji mean?

When navigating or providing directions, individuals often reach for the up-right arrow emoji, which is defined as a symbol indicating a direction that is both upwards and to the right, often representing northeast. This emoji can be used literally to provide directional guidance or instructions, and it also has figurative uses, such as signifying an increase or improvement in a particular situation.

How do I copy and paste the up-right arrow emoji?

Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ↗️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.

What is the up-right arrow emoji Unicode codepoint?

It is U+2197 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :up_right_arrow:.

What are other names for the up-right arrow emoji?

People also search for the up-right arrow emoji as arrow, direction, intercardinal, northeast, up-right.

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