Short Rightwards Harpoon Above Long Leftwards Harpoon Symbol
A directional arrow-like symbol showing a short harpoon to the right above a longer harpoon to the left.
U+1F8D3
is an arrow-category emoji-like symbol with opposing directions: a short harpoon pointing right placed above a longer left-pointing harpoon. It’s useful when you want to convey contrast, opposition, or mirrored motion in a compact graphic. Copy it from this page or use the provided code point for reliable placement.
Short Rightwards Harpoon Above Long Leftwards Harpoon Symbol Meaning
The symbol (Unicode U+1F8D3) is named “SHORT RIGHTWARDS HARPOON ABOVE LONG LEFTWARDS HARPOON.” It visually combines two harpoon shapes pointing in opposite directions, with the shorter one pointing right and the longer one pointing left, arranged in a stacked layout. Because of its arrow-like presentation, it’s commonly used to suggest bidirectional movement, opposing forces, or a back-and-forth dynamic. Designers and writers may use it as a stylized “conflict/contrast” marker, or to emphasize two directions at once (for example, comparing two sides of a process).
Common uses
- •As a visual indicator for opposing directions in diagrams or infographics
- •Marking contrast between two options, sides, or inputs in a UI
- •Decorating editorial sections that compare right vs. left or forward vs. backward
- •Creating emphasis for “push–pull” or “back-and-forth” interactions in posts
- •Using as a thematic icon in game or app mockups involving competing directions
Examples
Short Rightwards Harpoon Above Long Leftwards Harpoon
- Left side vs right side:
- Trade routes shift: (eastbound above westbound)
- Opposing forces detected
- Choose your path—forward or back
- Comparison chart indicator:
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F8D3 | |
| HTML Entity | 🣓 | |
| HTML Code | 🣓 | |
| CSS | \1F8D3 |
FAQ
What does the Short Rightwards Harpoon Above Long Leftwards Harpoon symbol mean?
The symbol (Unicode U+1F8D3) is named “SHORT RIGHTWARDS HARPOON ABOVE LONG LEFTWARDS HARPOON.” It visually combines two harpoon shapes pointing in opposite directions, with the shorter one pointing right and the longer one pointing left, arranged in a stacked layout. Because of its arrow-like presentation, it’s commonly used to suggest bidirectional movement, opposing forces, or a back-and-forth dynamic. Designers and writers may use it as a stylized “conflict/contrast” marker, or to emphasize two directions at once (for example, comparing two sides of a process).
What is the Unicode code point for ?
has Unicode code point U+1F8D3.
How can I copy the symbol reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page (), or use the escapes shown on the page in your code.
What do the two harpoons suggest in the design?
The shorter harpoon points right while the longer harpoon points left, stacked to show opposing directions at once.
Where can I use ?
It can be used in text, social posts, design mockups, and UI labels where you want a compact symbol indicating contrast or bidirectional opposition.