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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

UnicodeU+2921
HTML Entity⤡
HTML Code⤡
CSS\2921

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.