Long Rightwards Arrow Over Long Leftwards Arrow Symbol
shows a long rightwards arrow over a long leftwards arrow, commonly used to indicate back-and-forth movement or exchange.
U+1F8D0
is an arrow-style emoji, encoded as U+1F8D0. It visually combines a long rightwards arrow and a long leftwards arrow in one symbol.
Long Rightwards Arrow Over Long Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
(LONG RIGHTWARDS ARROW OVER LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW) is typically read as a bidirectional or exchange-like direction cue: movement can go both ways, or one action can reverse from right to left. The stacked layout (right arrow over left arrow) helps it stand out as “both directions at once” rather than a single one-way arrow. People often use it to suggest switching lanes, toggling states, send/receive, or back-and-forth communication. It’s also useful in UI labels, diagrams, and iconography when you want to express two-way interaction without using words.
Common uses
- •Indicating two-way communication or messaging (send/receive) in app mockups
- •Labeling a toggle, switch, or bidirectional flow in UI or diagrams
- •Signposting exchange processes such as “transfer” or “swap” in workflows
- •Adding direction cues in games or maps (move both ways / return path)
- •Using as a visual emphasis marker for “back and forth” actions in documents
Examples
Long Rightwards Arrow Over Long Leftwards Arrow
- Send/receive status:
- Transfer complete: direction set to
- Use this button to switch sides
- Bidirectional route available
- Exchange mode enabled
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8D0 | |
| HTML Entity | 🣐 | |
| HTML Code | 🣐 | |
| CSS | \1F8D0 | |
| Decimal | 129232 |
How to type Long Rightwards Arrow Over Long Leftwards Arrow Symbol ()
On Windows
In Word, type 1F8D0 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 1f8d0, 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 Rightwards Arrow Over Long Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
(LONG RIGHTWARDS ARROW OVER LONG LEFTWARDS ARROW) is typically read as a bidirectional or exchange-like direction cue: movement can go both ways, or one action can reverse from right to left. The stacked layout (right arrow over left arrow) helps it stand out as “both directions at once” rather than a single one-way arrow. People often use it to suggest switching lanes, toggling states, send/receive, or back-and-forth communication. It’s also useful in UI labels, diagrams, and iconography when you want to express two-way interaction without using words.
What is the Unicode code point for ?
is U+1F8D0.
How can I copy quickly?
You can copy the character directly (). You can also copy the HTML entity 🣐 or the JavaScript escape \\u{1F8D0}.
Where is most useful in design or writing?
It’s a good choice for two-way or back-and-forth direction cues, such as send/receive, toggles, or bidirectional flow diagrams.
Does mean both directions?
Most commonly, yes—its visual layout (long right arrow over long left arrow) is used to suggest movement or interaction in both directions.