Upwards White Arrow
U+21E7Arrows
Also known as Shift key symbolupwards hollow arrow
Copy and paste ⇧. The Upwards White Arrow character has Unicode code point U+21E7 and decimal HTML code ⇧.
Symbol codes
- Unicode
U+21E7- HTML Code
⇧- CSS Code
\21E7- HEX Code
⇧
Technical properties
Unicode 18.0.0
- Code point
- U+21E7
- Decimal
- 8679
- Unicode name
- UPWARDS WHITE ARROW
- Block
- Arrows · U+2190–U+21FF
- General category
- Other Symbol (So)
- Script
- Common
- Introduced
- Unicode 1.1
- JavaScript
- "\u21E7"
Appears in
About Upwards White Arrow
⇧ is encoded in Unicode as code point U+21E7 (decimal 8679). Its official Unicode name is UPWARDS WHITE ARROW.
It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF), its General Category is Other Symbol (So), and it was added in Unicode 1.1, released in 1993. Its script value is Common: it is shared across writing systems rather than belonging to one.
Sources: Unicode Character Database 18.0.0.
How to type or insert Upwards White Arrow
- Any device
- Select Copy symbol, then paste with Ctrl+V, or ⌘+V on a Mac.
- Microsoft Word
- Type
21E7, then press Alt+X. - macOS Character Viewer
- Press Control+⌘+Space and search for “upwards white arrow”.
- Linux (GTK and IBus)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e7, then press Space. - HTML
⇧. In a UTF-8 page you can also paste the character itself.- CSS
content: "\21E7";in a::beforeor::afterrule.- JavaScript
"\u21E7"
Common questions about Upwards White Arrow
What is the Upwards White Arrow symbol?
⇧ (Upwards White Arrow) is a symbol in Unicode’s Arrows block. Its code point is U+21E7, and it has been part of the standard since Unicode 1.1 (1993). It is also known as Shift key symbol and upwards hollow arrow.
How do I copy and paste the Upwards White Arrow symbol?
Select Copy symbol at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V on Windows and Linux or ⌘+V on a Mac. On a phone, tap Copy symbol, then touch and hold where you want it and choose Paste. ⇧ pastes as ordinary text, so it works in documents, messages, and code.
How do I type the Upwards White Arrow symbol on Windows?
In Microsoft Word, type 21E7 and press Alt+X to turn the code into ⇧. In any app, open Character Map from the Start menu, search for “upwards white arrow”, then select and copy the character.
How do I type the Upwards White Arrow symbol on a Mac?
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “upwards white arrow”, and double-click the result to insert it.
How do I type the Upwards White Arrow symbol on an iPhone or Android phone?
The simplest way is to copy it from this page and paste it where you need it. If you use it often, save it as a text shortcut: on iPhone, go to Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement; with Gboard on Android, go to Gboard settings > Dictionary > Personal dictionary.
Can I use the Upwards White Arrow symbol in Word, Google Docs, and social media?
Yes. ⇧ is a standard Unicode character, so you can paste it into Microsoft Word, Google Docs, emails, and posts or bios on Instagram, X, Facebook, and TikTok. In Google Docs you can also choose Insert > Special characters and search for “upwards white arrow”. In Word, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols, set from to Unicode (hex), and enter 21E7 as the character code.
Is the Upwards White Arrow symbol an emoji?
No. ⇧ is a text symbol, not an emoji. It takes the color and size of the surrounding text, and its exact shape depends on the font.
Why does the Upwards White Arrow symbol show as a box or question mark?
An empty box or a question mark means the font on that device has no glyph for ⇧. The character is still there: it appears correctly wherever a font covers Unicode’s Arrows block, and free font families such as Google Noto cover nearly all of Unicode.
What are the HTML and CSS codes for the Upwards White Arrow symbol?
In HTML, write ⇧ (decimal) or ⇧ (hexadecimal). In CSS, use content: "\21E7"; in a ::before or ::after rule, and in JavaScript "\u21E7". See all HTML codes.