North West Double Arrow Symbol
A north west double arrow symbol (⇖) used to indicate movement or direction toward the upper-left.
U+21D6
The ⇖ symbol, called the North West Double Arrow, visually points toward the upper-left. It’s commonly used wherever you need a compact directional cue. Below you’ll find meaning, copy options, and practical examples.
North West Double Arrow Symbol Meaning
⇖ (North West Double Arrow) is a bidirectional-looking arrow that specifically points toward the northwest—upper-left on most screens. Because of its clear directionality, it’s used as a shorthand for navigation or movement toward the upper-left, such as in diagrams, flow indicators, or UI hints. The “double” aspect helps suggest emphasis or an ongoing/strong direction cue compared with single-arrow characters. In text, it can also act as a simple visual marker for steps that move back or to the left/up in a process. Use it when you want direction to be understood instantly without words.
Common uses
- •Navigation cues for moving to the upper-left in maps, diagrams, or game UIs
- •Diagram flow indicators that describe a step moving northwest in a process
- •User interface labels for controls or shortcuts associated with “up-left” actions
- •Technical schematics and chart annotations requiring a compact directional arrow
- •Text-based instructions where you want a quick visual marker instead of a sentence
Examples
⇖ North West Double Arrow
- ⇖Click ⇖ to move to the upper-left panel.
- ⇖Step 1: Use ⇖ to navigate back and up.
- ⇖The route turns ⇖ near the intersection.
- ⇖Press ⇖ to rotate the view toward the northwest.
- ⇖The diagram shows the arrow ⇖ toward the start point.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇖ | |
| HTML Code | ⇖ | |
| CSS | \21D6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8662 | |
| Decimal | 8662 |
How to type North West Double Arrow Symbol (⇖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8662 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21D6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21D6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21d6, 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 ⇖ mean?
⇖ is the North West Double Arrow, indicating a direction toward the upper-left (northwest).
How do I copy and paste ⇖?
Copy the character ⇖ from this page and paste it into your document, email, or design tool.
Is there an HTML or code version of ⇖?
Yes. HTML entity: ⇖ and CSS escape: \\21D6. JavaScript escape: \\u{21D6}.
Where is ⇖ commonly used?
It’s often used in diagrams, UI direction cues, navigation hints, and technical annotations that need a clear northwest direction.