Long Left Right Arrow With Dependent Lobe Symbol
A specialized left-right arrow symbol useful for showing bidirectional flow and connected relationships.
U+1F8D8
is a Unicode arrow symbol labeled “LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DEPENDENT LOBE” (U+1F8D8). It’s typically used where you want to express movement or relationships that go both ways. You can copy it directly into design files, documents, or code.
Long Left Right Arrow With Dependent Lobe Symbol Meaning
(Unicode name: LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DEPENDENT LOBE, U+1F8D8) is an arrow-like pictograph intended to represent a bidirectional or left-to-right/right-to-left idea. The “dependent lobe” shape gives it a more specific visual style than a plain ⇄, making it useful when you want a clearer, more stylized directional connector. In practice, people use it in UI concepts and diagrams to suggest interaction, transfer, or synchronization between two elements. It can also serve as a decorative separator or label marker in layouts where direction and connection should be visually emphasized.
Common uses
- •Indicating bidirectional flow between two systems, sections, or steps in a diagram
- •Marking “sync” or “exchange” in interface mockups and user-flow diagrams
- •Labeling connectors in flowcharts where direction matters but is not strictly one-way
- •Using as a typographic marker to highlight a relationship that runs both directions
- •Adding a visual cue in presentations and documentation for linked processes
Examples
Long left right arrow with dependent lobe
- Status Sync
- Request → Response (bidirectional)
- User profile <-> Settings
- Process A and Process B exchange
- Left panel Right panel connector
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8D8 | |
| HTML Entity | 🣘 | |
| HTML Code | 🣘 | |
| CSS | \1F8D8 | |
| Decimal | 129240 |
How to type Long Left Right Arrow With Dependent Lobe Symbol ()
On Windows
In Word, type 1F8D8 then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f8d8, 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 Long Left Right Arrow With Dependent Lobe symbol mean?
(Unicode name: LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DEPENDENT LOBE, U+1F8D8) is an arrow-like pictograph intended to represent a bidirectional or left-to-right/right-to-left idea. The “dependent lobe” shape gives it a more specific visual style than a plain ⇄, making it useful when you want a clearer, more stylized directional connector. In practice, people use it in UI concepts and diagrams to suggest interaction, transfer, or synchronization between two elements. It can also serve as a decorative separator or label marker in layouts where direction and connection should be visually emphasized.
What is the Unicode name of ?
Its Unicode name is “LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH DEPENDENT LOBE”.
What is the code point for ?
The Unicode code point is U+1F8D8.
How can I copy in HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: 🣘.
Will this symbol display everywhere?
Like many Unicode symbols, display support depends on the font and platform. If it doesn’t render, try a different font that supports U+1F8D8.