Left Right Double Arrow With Stroke Symbol
⇎ (left right double arrow with stroke) is a bidirectional arrow symbol for indicating back-and-forth or exchange.
U+21CE
⇎ is a directional punctuation symbol in the arrow set. It’s commonly used to suggest movement or change in both directions. This page helps you copy the character and use the correct Unicode values in your tools.
Left Right Double Arrow With Stroke Symbol Meaning
⇎ is “LEFT RIGHT DOUBLE ARROW WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+21CE). Visually, it reads as a left-right double arrow with an added stroke, so it’s often used to express bidirectional action—something going back and forth or being exchanged. In everyday writing it can function as a visual cue in directions, comparisons, or UI-like text labels. In technical or design contexts, it may be chosen as a stylized arrow to pair with other symbols when you want a stronger “change/movement” marker than a simple arrow. Like many arrow characters, its exact meaning depends on the surrounding text.
Common uses
- •Indicating bidirectional movement in instructions or labels
- •Marking exchange or swapping between two options (left/right)
- •Separating or connecting items in comparisons or two-way flows
- •Using as a visual cue for “change both directions” in diagrams and mockups
- •Adding emphasis to navigational or state-transfer text in UI copy
Examples
⇎ Left Right Double Arrow With Stroke
- ⇎Move ⇎ to switch between left and right modes.
- ⇎Options A ⇎ Options B (select either side).
- ⇎Transfer status: syncing ⇎ confirming…
- ⇎Use ⇎ to indicate direction can reverse.
- ⇎Compare input ⇎ output in the table.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21CE | |
| HTML Entity | ⇎ | |
| HTML Code | ⇎ | |
| CSS | \21CE | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8654 | |
| Decimal | 8654 |
How to type Left Right Double Arrow With Stroke Symbol (⇎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8654 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21CE then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21CE. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21ce, 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 Double Arrow With Stroke symbol mean?
⇎ is “LEFT RIGHT DOUBLE ARROW WITH STROKE” (Unicode U+21CE). Visually, it reads as a left-right double arrow with an added stroke, so it’s often used to express bidirectional action—something going back and forth or being exchanged. In everyday writing it can function as a visual cue in directions, comparisons, or UI-like text labels. In technical or design contexts, it may be chosen as a stylized arrow to pair with other symbols when you want a stronger “change/movement” marker than a simple arrow. Like many arrow characters, its exact meaning depends on the surrounding text.
What is the Unicode for ⇎?
⇎ is Unicode U+21CE (named “LEFT RIGHT DOUBLE ARROW WITH STROKE”).
How do I copy ⇎ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⇎.
How do I use ⇎ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \21CE.
How do I use ⇎ in JavaScript?
You can use: \u{21CE}.