North West And South East Arrow Symbol
⤡ (North West and South East Arrow) is a diagonal bidirectional arrow indicating movement along a NW–SE direction.
U+2921
The symbol ⤡ is known as the North West and South East Arrow. It combines two arrow directions on a diagonal, making it useful for UI and design callouts. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
North West And South East Arrow Symbol Meaning
⤡ is a diagonal arrow that points both ways—toward the north west (upper-left) and toward the south east (lower-right). Because it visually implies motion or flow along a NW–SE line, it’s often used where you want to show movement that isn’t strictly horizontal or vertical. In interfaces, it can suggest shifting direction, linking two related states, or drawing attention to a diagonal transition. In writing and design, it can stand in for “move/turn/route” concepts, especially when you want a compact symbol rather than a longer word like “diagonal” or “directional change.”
Common uses
- •Designing arrows for diagonal navigation or step indicators
- •Indicating drag/transform direction in UI hints
- •Marking relationships or flow between two diagonal elements in diagrams
- •Using as a visual cue for diagonal routes, paths, or movement in games
- •Adding a compact directional marker in posters, presentations, or icons
Examples
⤡ North West and South East Arrow
- ⤡Drag ⤡ to move the item diagonally.
- ⤡Select an option to redirect ⤡ to the next step.
- ⤡The link runs ⤡ between these two panels.
- ⤡Path change: follow the route ⤡ across the grid.
- ⤡Use ⤡ as the diagonal direction marker in your mockup.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2921 | |
| HTML Entity | ⤡ | |
| HTML Code | ⤡ | |
| CSS | \2921 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10529 | |
| Decimal | 10529 |
How to type North West And South East Arrow Symbol (⤡)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10529 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2921 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2921. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2921, 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 is the name of the ⤡ symbol?
⤡ is named “North West and South East Arrow.”
How do I copy the ⤡ symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⤡
How can I use ⤡ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2921. JavaScript escape: \\u{2921}.
What does ⤡ typically suggest in a design?
It commonly suggests diagonal, bidirectional movement or a directional link along a NW–SE line.