↗
up-right arrow
Unicode: 2197
Description
An arrow pointing diagonally to the upper-right.
Group:
Symbols > arrow
Status:
unqualified
Emotion:
Typically represents direction, progress, or movement upwards and forwards. Can also indicate future plans, improvement, or a link/navigation.
Backstory
This emoji (or character) is a standard symbol for arrows, present in various character sets before emojis became widespread. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures its consistent representation across digital platforms. It's a fundamental directional indicator.
Usage Examples
- Indicating direction: 'Go this way ↗️'
- Showing progress: 'Sales are up ↗️ this quarter'
- Linking to external content: 'Click here for more details ↗️'
- Suggesting an upward trend: 'Our growth continues ↗️'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Commonly used for navigation, indicating 'up' (e.g., in a list) or 'forward' (e.g., to the next step). Often seen in UI/UX design.
East Asian culture:
Similar usage to Western culture, often indicating 'upward trend' or 'improvement' in data or statistics.