Left Right Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol
⇹ is a left-right arrow combined with a vertical stroke, used to suggest bidirectional transfer or emphasis.
U+21F9
The symbol ⇹ is called the left right arrow with vertical stroke. It’s an arrow-style mark that visually indicates movement or direction, often with added emphasis. Use it in text, UI labels, or design elements where you want a clear bidirectional arrow cue.
Left Right Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇹ (Unicode U+21F9) is an arrow character that combines a left-right arrow with a vertical stroke. Visually, it suggests motion or transfer that can happen in both directions, with the vertical stroke adding a sense of separation, control, or emphasis. Because it’s part of the Unicode Arrows category, it’s commonly used in interfaces, diagrams, and typography where directional messaging matters—such as toggles, routing indicators, bidirectional links, or “send/receive” style labels. In plain text, it functions as a compact directional glyph that reads well in design layouts and technical writing.
Common uses
- •Labeling bidirectional actions like send/receive or input/output in documentation
- •Indicating two-way links or synchronization in UI text and tooltips
- •Designing flow diagrams where movement can occur both directions with emphasis
- •Creating navigation or transport cues in dashboards and schematics
- •Adding visual separators in text-based tables or status indicators
Examples
⇹ Left Right Arrow With Vertical Stroke
- ⇹Server ⇹ Client (request/response)
- ⇹Status: Connected ⇹ Synced
- ⇹Transfer channel: A ⇹ B
- ⇹Route update: Left ⇹ Right
- ⇹Toggle: Enable ⇹ Disable
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21F9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇹ | |
| HTML Code | ⇹ | |
| CSS | \21F9 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8697 | |
| Decimal | 8697 |
How to type Left Right Arrow With Vertical Stroke Symbol (⇹)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8697 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21F9 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21F9. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21f9, 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 Vertical Stroke symbol mean?
⇹ (Unicode U+21F9) is an arrow character that combines a left-right arrow with a vertical stroke. Visually, it suggests motion or transfer that can happen in both directions, with the vertical stroke adding a sense of separation, control, or emphasis. Because it’s part of the Unicode Arrows category, it’s commonly used in interfaces, diagrams, and typography where directional messaging matters—such as toggles, routing indicators, bidirectional links, or “send/receive” style labels. In plain text, it functions as a compact directional glyph that reads well in design layouts and technical writing.
What is the Unicode value for ⇹?
The symbol ⇹ is Unicode U+21F9.
How can I copy the symbol ⇹ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇹
How do I type ⇹ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\21F9. JavaScript escape: \\u{21F9}.
Is ⇹ the same as a simple left-right arrow?
No. ⇹ specifically includes a vertical stroke, which adds a distinct visual emphasis compared with a plain left-right arrow (↔).