Upwards Arrow Leftwards of Downwards Arrow ⇅

⇅ (U+21C5) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Upwards Arrow Leftwards of Downwards Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: UPWARDS ARROW LEFTWARDS OF DOWNWARDS ARROW is a character in the Arrows block. It lives in the Common script and has the codepoint U+21C5. It appears in text as a single symbol that combines upward and leftward directions with a linkage to downward motion. In Unicode, it sits among other arrows that guide readers through directions and relationships in lists, diagrams, and notes. The name and position help designers pick it when they need a symbol that signals multiple moves or a specific path through information. Usage in digital writing often follows general rules for arrow symbols: they point you toward the next step, the next section, or a recommended action. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This symbol can help show a complex or layered direction in a visual outline or workflow where more than one path is involved. Its place in the Arrows block makes it familiar to readers who expect direction cues. In plain text, it remains a compact way to convey movement without extra words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21C5 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

See our category page for related symbols.