up arrow

Climb this way

Up arrow refers to the arrow symbol (↑) pointing upward, or a keyboard key marked with this symbol.

On keyboards, the up arrow navigates upward through text, menus, or selections.

In interfaces, it often means scroll up, increase volume, or return to a previous level.

Press the up arrow to see earlier messages.

In casual writing, the symbol can mean "see above" or indicate something increasing.

Related

rise · ascend · climb · go up · keyboard · direction · pointer · increase · north · elevate · lift · higher · top · caret · chevron · button · user interface · click

Categories
Opposites
direction

up arrowdown arrow

Symbol indicating descent

descender · scroll down

symbolic meaning

up arrowdown arrow

Symbol indicating descent

thumbs down · minus sign

Family

arrow, arrows, arrowed, arrowing, upper, upward, upwards, uppish, upping

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G