Long Left Right Arrow Symbol
⟷ is a long left right arrow used to show movement, exchange, or connection in both directions.
U+27F7
The ⟷ symbol (LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW, U+27F7) visually communicates movement or linkage going both ways. It’s handy in UI text, documentation, diagrams, and quick copy/paste needs.
Long Left Right Arrow Symbol Meaning
⟷ (LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW) is commonly used to represent bidirectional relationships or exchange between two items. You’ll see it in user-interface labels and help text to suggest “from here to there and back,” such as switching, transferring, or syncing actions. In writing and diagrams, it can function as a simple visual connector when you want to imply two-way flow rather than a single direction. Because it’s a Unicode character, it’s often used directly in text, with support in many modern fonts and platforms.
Common uses
- •Indicating two-way communication or synchronization between systems
- •Labeling a transfer or swap action in software UI text
- •Showing bidirectional links in documentation or flow descriptions
- •Representing back-and-forth movement in instructions or diagrams
- •Using as a visual connector between two related steps or options
Examples
⟷ Long Left Right Arrow (U+27F7)
- ⟷Enable ⟷ to sync settings between devices.
- ⟷Drag ⟷ to swap columns left and right.
- ⟷The request ⟷ response exchange happens automatically.
- ⟷Use ⟷ to indicate two-way communication in the diagram.
- ⟷Move items ⟷ to reorder them in both directions.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27F7 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟷ | |
| HTML Code | ⟷ | |
| CSS | \27F7 |
FAQ
What does the ⟷ (long left right arrow) symbol mean?
It typically indicates bidirectional movement or an exchange/connection going both left and right.
How do I copy the ⟷ symbol?
Select and copy the character directly from this page, or use the Unicode/codepoint values (U+27F7) in your editor.
What is the Unicode code point for ⟷?
The symbol ⟷ is U+27F7 (LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW).
Can I use ⟷ in HTML and programming code?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ⟷ or the escapes \\27F7 (CSS) and \\u{27F7} (JavaScript).