Short Rightwards Arrow Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol
A compact double-arrow symbol showing a right arrow above a left arrow.
U+2944
⥄ (Unicode U+2944) is a small arrow mark that visually stacks a right-pointing arrow over a left-pointing arrow. It’s often used when you want to imply opposing directions or a back-and-forth movement in limited space. Use it as a lightweight icon in text, UI labels, and diagrams.
Short Rightwards Arrow Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
⥄ is named “short rightwards arrow above leftwards arrow” (U+2944). The most common intent is to suggest two-direction movement or contrast: one short arrow points to the right while a matching short arrow points to the left, with the right arrow placed above the left arrow. Because it is compact and made specifically for directional notation, it can work in user interfaces, inline text, and design mockups where you need a bidirectional cue without using longer arrow characters. Its visual stacking helps it read quickly even at small font sizes.
Common uses
- •Indicating bidirectional flow or toggling states in a UI label
- •Marking comparison or “switch” actions in short status text
- •Decorating headings or section breaks to suggest movement/opposition
- •Using in inline notes or diagrams to show reversible steps
- •Representing left/right contrast in icons for apps and dashboards
Examples
⥄ Short rightwards arrow above leftwards arrow
- ⥄Settings ⥄ Enabled/Disabled
- ⥄Move ⥄ Back and forth
- ⥄Traffic pattern: ⥄ alternating
- ⥄Step A ⥄ Step B
- ⥄Switch direction ⥄
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2944 | |
| HTML Entity | ⥄ | |
| HTML Code | ⥄ | |
| CSS | \2944 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10564 | |
| Decimal | 10564 |
How to type Short Rightwards Arrow Above Leftwards Arrow Symbol (⥄)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10564 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2944 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2944. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2944, 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 Unicode code point for ⥄?
⥄ is U+2944 (Unicode name: SHORT RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW).
How do I copy ⥄ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⥄.
How do I use ⥄ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2944. JavaScript escape: \\u{2944}.
What does ⥄ usually mean in text?
It commonly suggests two-direction movement or contrast—rightward above leftward—often used for bidirectional or back-and-forth cues.