HTML Entity for Up Double Arrow Pedestal (⇯)
What You'll Learn
How to display the Up Double Arrow Pedestal (⇯) in HTML using hexadecimal, decimal, and CSS escape methods. This character is U+21EF (UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE) in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF)—an upward-pointing arrow with a pedestal or double-stroke base, used for navigation, UI design, and strong upward movement cues.
Render it with ⇯, ⇯, or CSS escape \21EF. There is no named HTML entity. Compare ⇑ (up double arrow, U+21D1, ⇑) for the stacked double arrow without a pedestal, or ⇮ (up double arrow white, U+21EE) for the white variant.
⚡ Quick Reference — Up Double Arrow Pedestal
U+21EFArrows block
⇯Hexadecimal reference
⇯Decimal reference
—Use numeric codes only
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+21EF
Hex code ⇯
HTML code ⇯
Named entity (none)
CSS code \21EF
Official name UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE
Related U+21D1 = Up double arrow (⇑); U+21EE = Up double arrow white
Block Arrows (U+2190–U+21FF)Complete HTML Example
A simple example showing ⇯ using hexadecimal code, decimal HTML code, and a CSS content escape:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point::after{
content: "\21EF";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Pedestal Up (hex): ⇯</p>
<p>Pedestal Up (decimal): ⇯</p>
<p id="point">Pedestal Up (CSS): </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+21EF is supported in modern browsers when rendered with a font that includes Arrows:
👀 Live Preview
See the Up Double Arrow Pedestal (⇯) in navigation and UI contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⇯ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 21EF to display the Up Double Arrow Pedestal. The x prefix indicates hexadecimal format.
Decimal HTML Code
⇯ uses the decimal Unicode value 8687 to display the same character.
CSS Entity
\21EF is used in CSS stylesheets in the content property of pseudo-elements like ::before and ::after.
Same visual result
All three methods produce: ⇯. Unicode U+21EF in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). The pedestal or double-stroke base adds visual emphasis for upward navigation.
Use Cases
The Up Double Arrow Pedestal (⇯) is commonly used in:
Back-to-top controls with pedestal-style upward arrow emphasis.
Menus and site navigation indicating upward movement or elevation.
Buttons and controls needing a bold upward arrow with a base or pedestal.
Icon sets with pedestal upward arrows for navigation emphasis.
Flowcharts showing upward direction with a grounded or pedestal-style arrow.
Dashboards and software interfaces with emphasized upward navigation symbols.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
⇯or⇯consistently in markup - Add
aria-labelwhen the arrow conveys navigation meaning - Distinguish ⇯ from ⇑ (
⇑) when choosing arrow style - Use
\21EFin CSS::before/::afterfor icon buttons - Serve pages with UTF-8 (
<meta charset="utf-8">)
Don’t
- Confuse ⇯ (pedestal) with ⇑ (
⇑, stacked double arrow) - Use U+021EF or CSS
\021EF—the correct value is U+21EF and\21EF - Expect a named entity—none exists for U+21EF
- Put CSS escape
\21EFin HTML text nodes - Assume all decorative fonts include extended Arrows glyphs
Key Takeaways
Two HTML numeric references render ⇯
⇯ ⇯For CSS stylesheets, use \21EF in content
Unicode U+21EF — UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE
Up double arrow: ⇑ via ⇑ (U+21D1)
Three methods, one glyph — no named HTML entity
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⇯ (hex), ⇯ (decimal), or \21EF in CSS content. There is no named entity. All produce ⇯.U+21EF (UPWARDS ARROW WITH DOUBLE STROKE). Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF). Hex 21EF, decimal 8687.⇯ or ⇯) go in markup. The CSS escape \21EF is used in stylesheets, typically in the content property of pseudo-elements.⇑ (U+21D1). Extended Arrows block characters such as U+21EF use numeric hex or decimal references—standard practice for specialized arrow glyphs.Explore More HTML Entities!
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