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
| Unicode | U+21D5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇕ | |
| HTML Code | ⇕ | |
| CSS | \21D5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8661 | |
| Decimal | 8661 |
How to type Up Down Double Arrow Symbol (⇕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8661 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21D5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21D5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21d5, 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 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}.