⇡
Upwards Dashed Arrow Symbol (⇡)
Copy the Upwards Dashed Arrow symbol ⇡ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ⇡ mean?
The upwards dashed arrow (⇡) is an arrow character from the Unicode Arrows block that points upwards. Dashed arrows typically show an optional, implied or uniquely-determined map in diagrams.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇡ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | UPWARDS DASHED ARROW |
| Code point | U+21E1 |
| Decimal | 8673 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇡ · ⇡ |
| CSS | \21E1 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E1 |
| Python | \u21E1 or \N{UPWARDS DASHED ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A1 |
| LaTeX | paste ⇡ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
How to type ⇡
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ⇡ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
21E1then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E1; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “upwards dashed arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e1, then Space. - HTML:
⇡renders as ⇡. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ⇡ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⇡ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 21E1 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ⇡ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ⇡?
Use ⇡ (hex) or ⇡ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⇡?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ⇡ directly.