| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↖ | Up-Left Arrow | Points to the upper-left direction | Symbols | U+2196 | :up-left_arrow: |
↖
Meaning
The ↖ up-left arrow represents movement or direction pointing toward the upper-left corner. It is used to indicate navigation, orientation, or returning to a previous point in a diagonal, upward-left path.
Common Uses
- Showing direction in navigation or maps
- Indicating movement to an upper-left area in diagrams or interfaces
- Marking a return or back action diagonally upward-left
- Representing concepts of ascending and retreating or shifting position
- Used in text or chats to point toward referenced content above and to the left
Examples
Let's meet ↖ the main entrance.Click the ↖ corner to go back.Move your cursor ↖ to select the icon.
Related Emojis
- ↗ Up-Right Arrow: points diagonally upward to the right
- ↙ Down-Left Arrow: points diagonally downward to the left
- ↘ Down-Right Arrow: points diagonally downward to the right
- ⬆ Up Arrow: points straight upward
- ⬅ Left Arrow: points straight left
Technical Notes
Unicode codepoint U+2196, introduced in early Unicode versions as part of the Arrows block. Appearance may vary slightly by platform but consistently shows a diagonal arrow pointing up and left. No skin tone variants.
FAQ
What does the ↖ emoji mean?
The ↖ emoji signals direction pointing diagonally to the upper-left.
How is the ↖ emoji used?
It commonly denotes navigation, movement, or direction towards the upper-left corner.
Does the meaning of the ↖ emoji change by context?
The core meaning remains a directional indicator, though context might imply returning, ascending, or pointing to nearby content.