Left Right Open-headed Arrow Symbol
⇿ is a left–right open-headed arrow used to suggest back-and-forth movement or bidirectional direction.
U+21FF
The symbol ⇿ (U+21FF) is commonly used to indicate movement or flow between two directions. Its open-headed arrow style makes it feel directional without implying a fixed source or endpoint. It’s handy for UI labels, writing, and lightweight diagram notation.
Left Right Open-headed Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇿ (LEFT RIGHT OPEN-HEADED ARROW, U+21FF) typically represents bidirectional movement or a back-and-forth change. Because it has open heads on both sides, it can be read as “from here to there and back,” or “flow is not one-way.” You can use it to show toggling, switching, interchange, or exchange in a simple visual way—especially when you want a compact symbol that reads quickly in plain text. In design and documentation, it often signals that two elements interact in both directions rather than transferring only one way.
Common uses
- •Labeling toggle behavior (e.g., on/off, enable/disable) in user interfaces
- •Indicating bidirectional data flow in documentation or wire summaries
- •Suggesting “exchange” or “swap” actions in forms and configuration steps
- •Decorating transitions in timelines or status updates that move back and forth
- •Marking reversible actions in writing (e.g., “repeat ⇿” or “undo/redo”)
Examples
⇿ Left Right Open-Headed Arrow Symbol
- ⇿Move left/right ⇿ to adjust the view.
- ⇿Status: transferring ⇿ between devices.
- ⇿Swap items ⇿ to compare variations.
- ⇿Direction is bidirectional ⇿ (A ↔ B).
- ⇿Repeat the sequence ⇿ for continuous motion.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21FF | |
| HTML Entity | ⇿ | |
| HTML Code | ⇿ | |
| CSS | \21FF |
FAQ
What does ⇿ mean?
⇿ usually represents back-and-forth motion or bidirectional flow, suggesting movement in both left and right directions.
How do I type ⇿ on my device?
You can copy it from this page, or enter the Unicode character U+21FF in apps that support Unicode input.
Is ⇿ the same as ⇔?
They’re related arrow symbols, but they’re not identical. ⇔ is “left right arrow” style, while ⇿ is “left right open-headed arrow” (U+21FF).
Where is ⇿ commonly used?
People use ⇿ in UI labels, documentation for two-way interaction, and simple writing to indicate switching, exchange, or reversible flow.