⇧
Shift Key Arrow Symbol (⇧)
Copy the Shift Key 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 white arrow is the Shift key symbol, used on keyboards and in macOS menus. Its official Unicode name is UPWARDS WHITE ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⇧ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | UPWARDS WHITE ARROW |
| Code point | U+21E7 |
| Decimal | 8679 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ⇧ · ⇧ |
| CSS | \21E7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u21E7 |
| Python | \u21E7 or \N{UPWARDS WHITE ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 87 A7 |
| 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
21E7then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
21E7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “upwards white arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
21e7, 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 21E7 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.