U+2B5A "⭚" Slanted North Arrow with Hooked Head Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2B5A "⭚" Slanted North Arrow with Hooked Head is a typographic symbol that depicts an arrow pointing diagonally upward and to the right, featuring a distinctive curved or hooked tip at its head. This character belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, and it is designed for use in maps, diagrams, or directional signage where a nuanced or slanted orientation is required, such as indicating a northeast direction with a stylized hook for emphasis or decorative purposes. Its slanted form and hooked head differentiate it from standard straight arrows, offering a more dynamic visual cue while remaining part of the standardized Unicode repertoire for digital text and graphics.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2B5A
Name
Slanted North Arrow with Hooked Head
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⭚
HTML Hex Encoding
⭚
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0xAD 0x9A
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2B5A
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002B5A
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2b5a
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common