Up Double Arrow Pedestal (⇯) is the Unicode character at U+21EF (UPWARDS WHITE DOUBLE ARROW ON PEDESTAL) in the Arrows block. It is a white double up arrow standing on a pedestal base — used for specialized UI and technical diagrams.
Remember
Character ⇯
Unicode U+21EF
Hex entity ⇯
Decimal ⇯
CSS escape \21EF
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ⇯. For a common double up arrow without a pedestal, prefer ⇑ (U+21D1).
Using Hex Code: ⇯
Using HTML Code: ⇯
Using CSS Entity: ⇯
Typed directly: ⇯
Top ⇯
How It Works
1. Hex:U+21EF → ⇯ in HTML. The browser turns it into the glyph.
2. Decimal: same code point as 8687 → ⇯. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \21EF in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that glyph after the paragraph text.
4. Typed / label: fine in UTF-8 pages. The Top ⇯ line shows a common UI pattern.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with this arrow.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define a named entity for U+21EF. Use numeric forms. ⇑ is a different character (U+21D1).
Look-alikes
Pedestal ≠ stacked ≠ white
U+21EF has a pedestal. U+21D1 (⇑) is the stacked double arrow. U+21EE is white double without pedestal.
Name
Official Unicode name
Unicode calls this UPWARDS WHITE DOUBLE ARROW ON PEDESTAL — not “double stroke” (that is U+21DE).
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\21EF belongs in CSS. ⇯ / ⇯ belong in HTML.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Coverage for this specialized Arrows glyph varies. If the mark is missing, describe the action in nearby text.
A11y
Do not rely on the icon alone
Screen readers may not name this arrow clearly. Keep labels like “Back to top” next to the glyph.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Up Double Arrow Pedestal (U+21EF) and its numeric entity forms (⇯, ⇯, CSS \\21EF) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Up Double Arrow Pedestal
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste the character in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+21EF / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ⇯ or ⇯ for the Unicode glyph, and \\21EF only inside CSS content. Prefer ⇑ for everyday double-arrow UI.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: this symbol is U+21EF (decimal 8687).
HTML: use ⇯ or ⇯ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \21EF inside content for generated text.
Watch out: pedestal U+21EF ≠ ⇑ (U+21D1) ≠ white U+21EE.
One line:U+21EF → ⇯ / ⇯ / CSS \21EF.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ⇯ (hex), ⇯ (decimal), or the CSS escape \21EF in the content property. All render U+21EF. You can also paste the character directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+21EF (hex 21EF, decimal 8687). Unicode names it UPWARDS WHITE DOUBLE ARROW ON PEDESTAL. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF).
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for this character. Use numeric references like ⇯ or ⇯. For a common double up arrow, use ⇑ (U+21D1).
U+21EF is a white double up arrow on a pedestal. ⇑ (U+21D1) is the stacked double up arrow without a pedestal. U+21EE is the white double up arrow without a pedestal.
HTML entities (⇯ or ⇯) go in markup. The CSS escape \21EF is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render the same glyph.
Use it when you need this exact pedestal form for UI or technical diagrams. Prefer ⇑ or ↑ for everyday navigation. Always pair the glyph with clear labels for accessibility.
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Did you know?
This character is Unicode U+21EF (decimal 8687) — official name UPWARDS WHITE DOUBLE ARROW ON PEDESTAL in the Arrows block. HTML5 has no named entity. It differs from stacked ⇑ (U+21D1) and from U+21EE (white double arrow without pedestal).
