Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Alt + 24 |
| Mac | Ctrl + Cmd + Space (Character Viewer) |
| Microsoft Word | Type 2191, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2191, press Enter |
| HTML | ↑ or ↑ |
| CSS | \2191 |
| JavaScript | \u2191 |
| Unicode | U+2191 (Upwards Arrow) |
How to type the Up Arrow on Windows
Hold Alt and type 24 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 2191 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into ↑.
How to type the Up 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 2191, 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 "up arrow".
About this character
Points up or shows an increase.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ↑?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 24 on the numeric keypad.
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.