Left Right Arrow With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol
⇼ is a bidirectional arrow symbol with a double vertical stroke, often used to indicate left-right movement or comparison.
U+21FC
The symbol “⇼” (U+21FC) is a left-right arrow marked with a double vertical stroke. It’s commonly used where you want to show two-way direction, transfer, or a balanced relationship. Use it in plain text, design files, or code with the provided copy options.
Left Right Arrow With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇼ is a bidirectional arrow that points both left and right, reinforced by a double vertical stroke. Visually, it suggests “going both ways” rather than a single direction. In practical writing and design, it can represent switching, exchanging, mapping between two items, or a back-and-forth action (for example, items moving or a process alternating directions). Because arrow glyphs can vary in meaning by context, treat ⇼ as a general-purpose “left-right / two-way” indicator, especially when you want a compact symbol without writing a full phrase.
Common uses
- •Indicating left-right movement or toggling in UI labels and tooltips
- •Designing diagrams that show exchange or transfer between two sides
- •Marking a two-way relationship in documentation (e.g., mapping A ⇼ B)
- •Using as a shorthand for “switching sides” in forms, controls, or instructions
- •Creating decorative separators in posters, slides, or social media headers
Examples
⇼ Left Right Arrow with Double Vertical Stroke
- ⇼Use ⇼ to switch between left and right views.
- ⇼Stage 1 ⇼ Stage 2: items can move both directions.
- ⇼Click “⇼” to exchange the two columns.
- ⇼A ⇼ B indicates a two-way mapping.
- ⇼Toggle settings ⇼ apply changes to both sides.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21FC | |
| HTML Entity | ⇼ | |
| HTML Code | ⇼ | |
| CSS | \21FC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8700 | |
| Decimal | 8700 |
How to type Left Right Arrow With Double Vertical Stroke Symbol (⇼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8700 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21FC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21FC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21fc, 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 With Double Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⇼ is a bidirectional arrow that points both left and right, reinforced by a double vertical stroke. Visually, it suggests “going both ways” rather than a single direction. In practical writing and design, it can represent switching, exchanging, mapping between two items, or a back-and-forth action (for example, items moving or a process alternating directions). Because arrow glyphs can vary in meaning by context, treat ⇼ as a general-purpose “left-right / two-way” indicator, especially when you want a compact symbol without writing a full phrase.
What is the Unicode for ⇼?
⇼ is Unicode code point U+21FC (LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE).
How do I copy ⇼ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇼.
How do I use ⇼ in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape: \\21FC.
Is ⇼ the same as a normal left-right arrow?
It’s related, but ⇼ includes the double vertical stroke, which can help distinguish its meaning in diagrams or UI.