Hashtags and labels
↗ is useful for hashtags, topic labels, and compact markers where people expect the exact character, not an emoji lookalike.
↗
North East Arrow
U+2197
↗
The ↗ north east arrow is commonly copied for diagonal up-right movement, outbound hints, trend cues when the goal is structure, not just decoration.
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
Where people actually use this symbol
Headings and list markers
↗ can also work in headings, numbered blocks, or short labels when the line needs structure more than decoration.
Lists and navigation copy
↗ is practical in menus, bullet lists, directions, steps, and UI labels where the eye needs a quick visual pointer.
Where it works better than emoji
↗ works better than emoji when the text needs a real hashtag, topic marker, or compact label. It stays readable in headings, tags, and search-style text where emoji would muddy the function.
Alternative symbols to compare
→
Text symbols
U+2192
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
←
Text symbols
U+2190
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
↑
Text symbols
U+2191
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
↓
Text symbols
U+2193
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
↔
Text symbols
U+2194
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
↕
Text symbols
U+2195
Navigation, next steps, and interface labels.
Related emoji
➡️
symbols
right arrow
arrows
A right arrow, one of the simplest symbols for moving ahead, continuing, next steps, or looking to what follows.
arrowcardinaldirection
⬅️
symbols
left arrow
arrows
A left arrow, commonly used for going back, returning, previous steps, or pointing toward something on the left side.
arrowcardinaldirection
↔️
symbols
left-right arrow
arrows
A left-right arrow, useful for exchange, movement between two sides, or showing a two-way relationship.
arrowleft-right
Symbol details
- Category
- Text Symbols
- Unicode
- U+2197
- HTML
- ↗
- ASCII
- No