↖
up-left arrow
左上箭头
Category
SYMBOLS
Code
U+2196
Deep Meaning
↖ is an arrow symbol pointing to the upper-left direction, officially named 'up-left arrow' in Unicode. It is commonly used to indicate direction, navigation, or point to a specific location. In digital interfaces, this arrow often signifies a back button, return to a previous menu, or reference to the top-left corner of a screen. Emotionally, it conveys guidance, directionality, or a sense of backtracking, without strong emotional overtones. In internet culture, it is occasionally used as a visual metaphor for 'looking up' or 'reviewing', but it is less popular than other arrow emojis.
Usage Guide
Indicating a back button or navigation to a previous page in apps
Marking an upper-left location on maps or diagrams
Serving as a visual cue in text to direct attention to the top-left area
Kitchen & Combos
↖+⬅
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Directional combination for moving upper-left
↖+📱
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Hinting at a back operation in mobile interfaces
↖+🗺️
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Annotating the upper-left region on a map