Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Win + . (symbol panel) |
| Mac | Ctrl + Cmd + Space (Character Viewer) |
| Microsoft Word | Type 2196, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2196, press Enter |
| HTML | ↖ or ↖ |
| CSS | \2196 |
| JavaScript | \u2196 |
| Unicode | U+2196 (North West Arrow) |
How to type the North West Arrow on Windows
There is no classic Alt code for this character. Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji and symbol panel, choose the Symbols tab and find it, or copy it from this page.
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 2196 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into ↖.
How to type the North West Arrow on a Mac
Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for the name and double-click it.
On a Chromebook or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2196, then press Enter or Space.
On iPhone and Android
Switch to the symbols keyboard (123 then #+= on iPhone, ?123 then =\< on Android). If it is not there, copy it from this page.
In Google Docs
Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "north west arrow".
About this character
The Unicode character North West Arrow.
Related characters
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ↖?
There is no classic Alt code for ↖. Use Win + . to open the symbol panel, or type 2196 then Alt + X in Word.
How do I type ↖ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for ↖?
Use ↖ or ↖ in HTML.