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UP! button

UP! button

An upward-pointing arrow indicating increase, improvement, or level up.

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Unicode
U+1F199
Version
Emoji 0.6
Category

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buttonmarkupup!

Platform Meanings

Apple
On Apple devices, it appears as a red upward arrow in a white circle, often used to signify 'level up' or 'upgrade'.
Google
Google's version shows a bold red arrow pointing up inside a rounded square, commonly associated with progress or rising metrics.
Twitter
Twitter displays it as a red upward arrow on a white background, frequently used to denote growth, improvement, or trending upwards.
Unicode Official
Officially named 'UP! BUTTON', representing an upward direction, increase, or the concept of leveling up.

Introduction

The 🆙 emoji, known as the 'Up! Button,' is commonly used to indicate an increase, improvement, or progression—such as leveling up in a game, boosting performance, or rising statistics like stock prices or social media engagement. It originated from Japanese mobile phone culture, where it was part of a set of symbols for quick communication. Today, it’s widely recognized across platforms to convey positivity, advancement, or encouragement to 'step up' one's efforts. While its visual design varies slightly between operating systems, the core meaning remains consistent: moving upward or getting better. Users often pair it with messages about personal growth, business metrics, fitness goals, or celebratory achievements.

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What is Emoji?

Emoji are pictographic symbols originating from Japan that have become a universal digital language. They can be used across various platforms and applications to express emotions, objects, activities, and concepts. The Unicode standard defines thousands of emoji and continues to expand.

Last Updated: 2026-06-04✓ Expert Verified
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