Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow Symbol
The ⥂ symbol shows a rightward arrow with a shorter leftward arrow above it.
U+2942
⥂ (Unicode U+2942) is an arrow symbol that visually combines movement in opposite directions. It’s useful when you want a compact “back-and-forth” or “return” gesture in a single glyph. Copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⥂ is “rightwards arrow above short leftwards arrow” (Unicode U+2942). Visually, it combines a main right-pointing arrow with a shorter left-pointing arrow placed above it. This layout is commonly used to suggest motion that shifts to the right while also indicating a brief counter-direction (or a return/undo cue) without needing multiple separate symbols. In design and writing, it can help label actions, UI states, or transitions where the direction changes or where there is a quick reversal alongside an overall rightward movement.
Common uses
- •Labeling a directional transition in diagrams or flow charts
- •Indicating “move right, with a quick return/backstep” in UI mockups
- •Creating icons or typographic markers for navigation controls
- •Signposting edits or revisions where content shifts right after a brief reversal
- •Decorating technical text and documentation that references direction changes
Examples
⥂ Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow
- ⥂Stage 1 ⥂ Stage 2
- ⥂Move ⥂ then confirm
- ⥂Arrow behavior: ⥂
- ⥂Rightward step with a short return ⥂
- ⥂Undo cue ⥂ before final placement
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2942 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥂ | |
| HTML Code | ⥂ | |
| CSS | \2942 |
FAQ
What does the Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow symbol mean?
⥂ is “rightwards arrow above short leftwards arrow” (Unicode U+2942). Visually, it combines a main right-pointing arrow with a shorter left-pointing arrow placed above it. This layout is commonly used to suggest motion that shifts to the right while also indicating a brief counter-direction (or a return/undo cue) without needing multiple separate symbols. In design and writing, it can help label actions, UI states, or transitions where the direction changes or where there is a quick reversal alongside an overall rightward movement.
What Unicode character is ⥂?
⥂ is Unicode U+2942, named “RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE SHORT LEFTWARDS ARROW.”
How can I copy ⥂ from this page?
Copy the symbol directly (⥂). You can also copy the HTML entity (⥂) or Unicode escapes.
What do the two arrow directions suggest?
The symbol combines an overall rightward arrow with a shorter leftward arrow above it, visually indicating a rightward movement with a brief counter-direction or return cue.
Where is ⥂ typically used?
It’s commonly used in diagrams, UI labels, technical documentation, and typography where you want a compact directional cue in a single glyph.