North East And South West Arrow Symbol
⤢ is the North East and South West Arrow, used to show diagonal direction or bidirectional flow.
U+2922
The ⤢ symbol (North East and South West Arrow) points diagonally both ways. It’s handy when you need a clear direction cue without writing words. Copy it for UI labels, icons, diagrams, and messaging.
North East And South West Arrow Symbol Meaning
⤢ (U+2922) is a diagonal arrow that represents movement or a directional relationship between the north-east and south-west directions. It’s commonly used as a compact visual indicator for flow, change of direction, or linking two points along a diagonal path. Depending on your layout, it can suggest bidirectional movement (or a connection) across a space, especially in diagrams, navigation hints, and interface text. Designers often choose it as a typographic alternative to thicker icon arrows when they want something lighter or easier to embed in text. Its meaning is mainly directional and structural rather than symbolic or thematic.
Common uses
- •UI labels to indicate diagonal movement or a two-way connection
- •Diagramming and flowcharts where steps run from one corner to another
- •Instruction text (e.g., “move ⤢ to align”) in guides and manuals
- •Metadata or tagging in dashboards to mark directional routing
- •Signage-style headings in posters and slides to emphasize direction
Examples
⤢ North East and South West Arrow
- ⤢Turn your element ⤢ to align with the grid.
- ⤢Route A connects ⤢ Route B across the layout.
- ⤢In the diagram, the path goes ⤢ between the two points.
- ⤢Use ⤢ as a compact indicator for diagonal movement.
- ⤢Swipe ⤢ to navigate between sections.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2922 | |
| HTML Entity | ⤢ | |
| HTML Code | ⤢ | |
| CSS | \2922 |
FAQ
What does the North East And South West Arrow symbol mean?
⤢ (U+2922) is a diagonal arrow that represents movement or a directional relationship between the north-east and south-west directions. It’s commonly used as a compact visual indicator for flow, change of direction, or linking two points along a diagonal path. Depending on your layout, it can suggest bidirectional movement (or a connection) across a space, especially in diagrams, navigation hints, and interface text. Designers often choose it as a typographic alternative to thicker icon arrows when they want something lighter or easier to embed in text. Its meaning is mainly directional and structural rather than symbolic or thematic.
What direction does ⤢ indicate?
⤢ is the North East and South West Arrow, indicating a diagonal direction between north-east and south-west.
How do I copy ⤢ for web or code?
You can copy the character itself (⤢). For code, use the HTML entity ⤢, CSS escape \\2922, or JavaScript escape \\u{2922}.
Is ⤢ supported everywhere?
As with many Unicode symbols, support depends on the font and platform. If it doesn’t render, try a different font that includes U+2922.
When should I use ⤢ instead of a different arrow?
Use ⤢ when you want a diagonal, corner-to-corner directional cue or a compact link/flow indicator in text-based layouts.