Upwards Arrow Leftwards Of Downwards Arrow Symbol
⇅ is an arrow symbol representing an upward arrow positioned left of a downward arrow.
U+21C5
⇅ (UPWARDS ARROW LEFTWARDS OF DOWNWARDS ARROW) is a Unicode arrow character used in text. It’s commonly used when you want to show two opposing directions or a bidirectional flow idea. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode escapes in code.
Upwards Arrow Leftwards Of Downwards Arrow Symbol Meaning
The character ⇅ is a directional arrow made to show an arrangement of arrows: an upwards arrow placed left of a downwards arrow. In practice, this is often used as a compact visual cue for two-way movement, alternating direction, or paired up/down states. Because its Unicode name is descriptive rather than symbolic (it refers to the arrow layout), it doesn’t have a single universal “secret” meaning. Instead, its meaning depends on your context—such as UI hints, labels, or formatting in documents—where the up/down contrast and the left/right placement matter visually.
Common uses
- •Indicating two-way or bidirectional movement in UI labels and diagrams
- •Marking alternating states (up vs. down) in dashboards or status lists
- •Creating compact navigation or flow indicators in documentation
- •Designing infographic callouts that need an up/down arrow pair in one glyph
- •Using in plain-text formatting for headings or emphasis in technical notes
Examples
⇅ Upwards arrow leftwards of downwards arrow
- ⇅System mode: ⇅ switching
- ⇅Traffic flow: ⇅ (up and down lanes)
- ⇅Settings: enable ⇅ auto-adjust
- ⇅Queue status: ⇅ processing directions
- ⇅Temperature trend: ⇅ rising and falling
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+21C5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⇅ | |
| HTML Code | ⇅ | |
| CSS | \21C5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8645 | |
| Decimal | 8645 |
How to type Upwards Arrow Leftwards Of Downwards Arrow Symbol (⇅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8645 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 21C5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 21C5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 21c5, 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?
⇅ is an arrow glyph named “UPWARDS ARROW LEFTWARDS OF DOWNWARDS ARROW.” Visually, it shows an upwards arrow positioned left of a downwards arrow, often used as a compact up/down or two-way direction cue.
How do I copy ⇅ into my text or design?
You can copy the character directly from this page, or paste it where you need it. For code or styles, use its Unicode escapes provided in the copy variations.
What is the Unicode code point for ⇅?
The Unicode code point for ⇅ is U+21C5.
How can I include ⇅ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML entity: ⇅ CSS escape: \21C5. JavaScript (ES6+): \u{21C5}.