Up Down Arrow Symbol
The ↕ symbol shows a bidirectional up-and-down arrow direction.
U+2195
The ↕ symbol is commonly called the Up Down Arrow. It visually indicates movement or a direction that goes both upward and downward. Use it in text, UI labels, or indicators where vertical movement matters.
Up Down Arrow Symbol Meaning
↕ (Unicode U+2195) is the Up Down Arrow symbol. It typically represents vertical bidirectional motion—meaning “up and down” at once rather than a single direction. In interfaces and documentation, it often signals that an element can move vertically (for example, scrolling, resizing, or navigation controls). In writing and diagrams, it can indicate changing values or motion along a vertical axis. Because it’s a single, clear glyph, it’s frequently used as a compact status or instruction marker without needing extra words.
Common uses
- •UI controls to indicate vertical movement (scrolling or navigation that moves up and down)
- •Labels or instructions for fields that accept up/down adjustments
- •Visual indicators for resizable or draggable elements on a vertical axis
- •Diagrams and notes showing values changing upward and downward
- •Text-based lists or status messages that need a compact up/down cue
Examples
↕ Up Down Arrow Symbol
- ↕Use ↕ to adjust the volume up and down.
- ↕Scroll ↕ to browse the results vertically.
- ↕Drag ↕ to move this panel vertically.
- ↕The temperature may rise and fall (↕).
- ↕Select ↕ controls for incremental up/down changes.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2195 | |
| HTML Entity | ↕ | |
| HTML Code | ↕ | |
| CSS | \2195 |
FAQ
What does the Up Down Arrow symbol mean?
↕ (Unicode U+2195) is the Up Down Arrow symbol. It typically represents vertical bidirectional motion—meaning “up and down” at once rather than a single direction. In interfaces and documentation, it often signals that an element can move vertically (for example, scrolling, resizing, or navigation controls). In writing and diagrams, it can indicate changing values or motion along a vertical axis. Because it’s a single, clear glyph, it’s frequently used as a compact status or instruction marker without needing extra words.
What is the Unicode for ↕?
↕ is Unicode U+2195.
How do I copy the symbol ↕?
Copy it directly from this page as “↕”. You can also use the HTML entity: ↕.
Where is ↕ commonly used in UI and apps?
It’s often used to indicate vertical bidirectional movement, such as scrolling, up/down adjustments, or vertical controls.
Can I style or size ↕ like other text characters?
Yes. Since ↕ is a text symbol, you can scale it with normal font sizing and styling in most environments.