Up and Down Arrow Symbols
Copy useful up and down arrows for notes, trends, charts, medical shorthand, and documents.
Copy the up arrow symbol ↑, down arrow symbol ↓, and related increase/decrease arrows used together in notes.
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Increase / decrease
The clearest shorthand for a value moving up or down.
Bold arrows
Stronger arrows for headings, dashboards, and priority markers.
Diagonal trend
Useful for describing a positive or negative trajectory.
Keyboard-style arrows
Familiar symbols for Shift and vertical movement.
Fluctuating / up-down
Show a range, variation, or movement in both directions.
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Useful combinations for notes, equations, and documents. Copy one as-is, then edit it in your document.
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Technical and compatibility guide
Use this collection for visible direction and trend shorthand. An arrow does not define what changed, so pair it with a quantity or label when the meaning is not obvious.
| Character | Unicode | HTML | LaTeX |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↑Upwards arrow | U+2191 | ↑ | \uparrow |
| ↓Downwards arrow | U+2193 | ↓ | \downarrow |
| ↗North east arrow | U+2197 | ↗ | \nearrow |
Common mistakes
- Do not use ⇧ as a decorative substitute for ↑: ⇧ is commonly read as a Shift-key symbol.
- In interfaces, ↓ can mean download or expand rather than decrease; add a text label when the context could be read either way.
Word, Docs, Notion, and plain text
Word, Google Docs, Notion, and plain-text editors preserve these as Unicode characters. Fonts can change arrow weight and length, so use words as well as arrows when direction carries important meaning.
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How do I copy these symbols?
Press any large symbol card or snippet. Quick Symbols copies it immediately and adds it to the copy tray, where you can combine several items.
Can I use these in Notion or Google Docs?
Yes. These are standard text characters, so you can paste them into Notion, Google Docs, email, notes, and most other text fields.
Do these work in Microsoft Word?
Yes. Paste them into Word like ordinary text. Their exact appearance can vary slightly with the selected font.
What is the difference between similar symbols?
The groups on this page explain the practical differences between the up & down arrows shown here, including which forms fit common notes and equations.