Long Left Right Double Arrow Symbol
⟺ is a long left-right double arrow used to indicate a two-way relationship or correspondence.
U+27FA
The symbol ⟺ is a left-right double arrow character designed for clear bidirectional meaning. It’s commonly used in notes, diagrams, and text layouts where direction matters. You can copy it directly from this page or use its Unicode value in code.
Long Left Right Double Arrow Symbol Meaning
⟺ (Unicode U+27FA) is the “long left right double arrow,” typically used to express a two-way relationship. Visually, it points left and right at the same time, which makes it useful when something can move or apply in both directions. People often use it to show correspondence or interchange between ideas, options, or steps (for example, “A ⇄ B” style meanings). It can also work as a clean typographic indicator for comparison or equivalence in informal documentation, UI labels, and editor notes, where a simple arrow is not enough to convey “both ways.”
Common uses
- •Marking bidirectional movement or flow in plain-text diagrams
- •Indicating equivalence or correspondence between two items in notes
- •Denoting left-right toggles or mirrored options in documentation
- •Showing that two steps are connected both ways in workflows
- •Separating paired terms in lists to imply “from/to” relationships
Examples
⟺ Long Left Right Double Arrow
- ⟺A ⟺ B means the two items correspond to each other.
- ⟺Choose Option 1 ⟺ Option 2 to switch the settings both ways.
- ⟺Inputs ⟺ outputs: data passes through the same interface.
- ⟺Review ⟺ revise: the process goes both directions.
- ⟺Left value ⟺ right value should match.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27FA | |
| HTML Entity | ⟺ | |
| HTML Code | ⟺ | |
| CSS | \27FA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10234 | |
| Decimal | 10234 |
How to type Long Left Right Double Arrow Symbol (⟺)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10234 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27FA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27FA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27fa, 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 Double Arrow symbol mean?
⟺ (Unicode U+27FA) is the “long left right double arrow,” typically used to express a two-way relationship. Visually, it points left and right at the same time, which makes it useful when something can move or apply in both directions. People often use it to show correspondence or interchange between ideas, options, or steps (for example, “A ⇄ B” style meanings). It can also work as a clean typographic indicator for comparison or equivalence in informal documentation, UI labels, and editor notes, where a simple arrow is not enough to convey “both ways.”
What is the Unicode for ⟺?
⟺ is Unicode U+27FA (HTML entity: ⟺? actually as given: ⟺ corresponds to ⟺ in this dataset).
How do I type or copy ⟺ in code?
Use CSS escape \\27FA or JavaScript escape \\u{27FA}. You can also paste the character directly.
Is ⟺ the same as ⇄?
They’re related but not identical. ⟺ is the specific “long left right double arrow” (U+27FA), while ⇄ is a different arrow character with its own appearance.
When should I use ⟺ instead of a simple left-right arrow?
Use ⟺ when you want a stronger visual cue for “both ways” or a two-direction relationship, especially in structured text or UI labels.