Left Right Arrow Symbol
The ↔ left right arrow indicates movement or relationships that go in both horizontal directions.
U+2194
The ↔ symbol, called the left right arrow, is a clear visual cue for horizontal bidirectional meaning. It’s commonly used in UI text, diagrams, and layout-related instructions. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML forms in code.
Left Right Arrow Symbol Meaning
↔ (LEFT RIGHT ARROW, U+2194) is a horizontal arrow showing direction to the left and right. Most commonly, it signals bidirectional movement or interchange, such as “move left/right,” “switch,” or “works both ways.” You’ll also see it in interface labels, diagrams, and documentation to describe elements that can be moved horizontally or that have a two-way relationship. Because it is a typographic Unicode character (not an image), it tends to scale cleanly with fonts and works well in plain text, HTML, and programming contexts.
Common uses
- •Indicating a control that moves horizontally both directions (e.g., left/right toggles).
- •Showing bidirectional transfer or relationship in diagrams and flow descriptions.
- •Labeling “switch” or “swap” actions where content can move both ways.
- •Clarifying navigation in UI instructions (move left/right, scroll directions).
- •Representing two-way connections in technical documentation and schematics.
Examples
↔ Left Right Arrow Symbol: Meaning & Copy
- ↔Use ↔ to switch items left and right.
- ↔Drag the panel ↔ to reposition it horizontally.
- ↔The connection works ↔ in both directions.
- ↔Select ↔ movement for left/right navigation.
- ↔Toggle ↔ to swap the order of the columns.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2194 | |
| HTML Entity | ↔ | |
| HTML Code | ↔ | |
| CSS | \2194 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8596 | |
| Decimal | 8596 |
How to type Left Right Arrow Symbol (↔)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8596 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2194 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2194. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2194, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ↔ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Left Right Arrow symbol mean?
↔ (LEFT RIGHT ARROW, U+2194) is a horizontal arrow showing direction to the left and right. Most commonly, it signals bidirectional movement or interchange, such as “move left/right,” “switch,” or “works both ways.” You’ll also see it in interface labels, diagrams, and documentation to describe elements that can be moved horizontally or that have a two-way relationship. Because it is a typographic Unicode character (not an image), it tends to scale cleanly with fonts and works well in plain text, HTML, and programming contexts.
What Unicode character is ↔?
It is LEFT RIGHT ARROW, Unicode U+2194.
How do I copy the ↔ symbol for HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ↔.
How can I use ↔ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2194. JavaScript escape: \\u{2194}.
Is ↔ the same as a double-headed arrow?
It’s a left-right, double-direction arrow in a similar sense, but it specifically points left and right (horizontal bidirectional meaning).