Left Right Arrow With Stroke Symbol
↮ is a left-right arrow with a stroke, often used to suggest direction or a marked bidirectional flow.
U+21AE
The symbol ↮ (LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH STROKE) is useful when you want a left↔right arrow that stands out from a plain double-headed arrow. It’s commonly used in UI labels, diagram notes, and typographic styling. You can copy it directly or use its code points in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Left Right Arrow With Stroke Symbol Meaning
↮ is a bidirectional, left-right arrow with a horizontal stroke that visually distinguishes it from a standard left-right arrow. The stroke makes it read as “left and right” while also implying a difference from a typical double-headed arrow. In practice, people use ↮ to indicate two-way movement, navigation, or interchange—especially in diagrams, flow labels, and interface text where clarity matters. It can also work as a typographic separator or emphasis mark in lists and headings to suggest contrast or controlled exchange rather than an unmarked left↔right relationship.
Common uses
- •Labeling two-way navigation or movement between left and right sections
- •Marking bidirectional connections in simple diagrams and flow notes
- •Indicating alternation, exchange, or swapping in instructional text
- •Enhancing UI or documentation headings where a standard arrow is too plain
- •Using as a typographic indicator to separate paired items (left/right)
Examples
↮ Left Right Arrow With Stroke
- ↮Move ↮ to switch between tabs (Left/Right).
- ↮Signal path: Sensor ↮ Controller ↮ Display.
- ↮Press ← or → (↮) to change values.
- ↮Input options transfer ↮ between fields.
- ↮Guide: Left ↔ Right, marked with ↮ for emphasis.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21AE | |
| HTML Entity | ↮ | |
| HTML Code | ↮ | |
| CSS | \21AE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8622 | |
| Decimal | 8622 |
How to type Left Right Arrow With Stroke Symbol (↮)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8622 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21AE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21AE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ae, 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 Stroke symbol mean?
↮ is a bidirectional, left-right arrow with a horizontal stroke that visually distinguishes it from a standard left-right arrow. The stroke makes it read as “left and right” while also implying a difference from a typical double-headed arrow. In practice, people use ↮ to indicate two-way movement, navigation, or interchange—especially in diagrams, flow labels, and interface text where clarity matters. It can also work as a typographic separator or emphasis mark in lists and headings to suggest contrast or controlled exchange rather than an unmarked left↔right relationship.
How do I type or insert ↮ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ↮ (or paste the character directly).
What is the Unicode code point for ↮?
The Unicode code point is U+21AE.
Can I use ↮ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\21AE. JavaScript escape: \\u{21AE}.
Is ↮ the same as a normal left-right arrow?
Not exactly. ↮ includes a stroke, so it’s visually distinct from plain left↔right arrows and can be used to add emphasis or clarity.