↖️ Up-left Arrow emoji meaning
↖️ is used to point up and to the left, often to draw attention to something above or beside a message, or to show the northwest direction. The Apple artwork shows a white arrow pointing diagonally up-left on a blue-gray rounded square.
U+2196 U+FE0F
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What ↖️ means
This is a plain direction symbol with no hidden meaning. People use it to point at part of a screenshot, a username or a caption, or to mean "see above". It also appears in maps, directions and game controls to mean northwest. The tone is neutral.
On Instagram and TikTok
It is often placed in captions or comments to point at text, a tag or an object in the top-left of the image or video.
↖️ How people use it
- Pointing to something in the top-left of a screenshot
- Saying "see the message above"
- Giving northwest directions
- Showing a game or app control
Example messages
Read the caption ↖️
Tap the menu in the corner ↖️
The shop is that way ↖️ past the bridge
Answer is in the pinned post ↖️
Common ↖️ combinations
- ↖️👀Look at what is up there
↖️ vs similar emojis
| ↖️ vs ↗️ | ↗️ points up and to the right (northeast), while ↖️ points up and to the left (northwest). |
|---|---|
| ↖️ vs ⬆️ | ⬆️ points straight up, while ↖️ points diagonally. |
| ↖️ vs 👆 | 👆 is a pointing hand that feels more personal, while ↖️ is a neutral sign. |
Emoji details
| Name | up-left arrow |
|---|---|
| Codepoints | U+2196 U+FE0F |
| Category | Symbols |
| Keywords | arrow, direction, intercardinal, northwest, up-left |
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FAQ
What does the ↖️ up-left arrow emoji mean?
↖️ is used to point up and to the left, often to draw attention to something above or beside a message, or to show the northwest direction. The Apple artwork shows a white arrow pointing diagonally up-left on a blue-gray rounded square.
Does ↖️ have a slang meaning?
No. It is used as a plain arrow to point at something or show the northwest direction.
What is the difference between ↖️ and ↗️?
↖️ points up-left and ↗️ points up-right. Pick the one that matches where the thing you are pointing at sits on the screen.
Are the backgrounds transparent?
Yes, every PNG has a transparent background.