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Up Down Double Arrow Symbol

⇕ shows movement in both vertical directions: up and down.

U+21D5

The ⇕ symbol (U+21D5) is an up-and-down double arrow. It’s commonly used to indicate bidirectional vertical movement or toggling between two states.

Up Down Double Arrow Symbol Meaning

⇕ is the “up down double arrow,” a vertical arrow marked to point in both directions. Its most common meaning is movement upward and downward (often “scroll” or “move vertically”). You’ll also see it used as a UI hint for a control that can change something up or down, such as adjusting a value, switching between levels, or toggling a view. Because it’s visually clear, it works well in interfaces, labels, and text instructions where you want to communicate bidirectional vertical action without using long phrases.

Common uses

  • Indicating vertical scrolling or moving through a list
  • Labeling up/down controls for settings or numeric adjustments
  • Signaling bidirectional movement in diagrams or flow instructions
  • Using as a UI affordance for collapsible/expandable panels
  • Formatting text to show “up or down” changes in a dashboard

Examples

⇕ Up Down Double Arrow

  • Scroll ⇕ to move through the results.
  • Use ⇕ to adjust the volume level.
  • Drag ⇕ to reposition the element vertically.
  • Toggle visibility: on ⇕ off.
  • Select ⇕ to switch between steps.

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+21D5
HTML Entity⇕
HTML Code⇕
CSS\21D5

FAQ

What does ⇕ mean?

⇕ most commonly represents bidirectional vertical movement—both up and down—in UI hints, instructions, and scrolling or adjustment controls.

What is the Unicode code point for ⇕?

The symbol ⇕ is Unicode U+21D5.

How can I copy ⇕ into HTML?

You can use the HTML entity: ⇕.

How do I use ⇕ in JavaScript?

Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{21D5}.

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