Up Down White Arrow ⇳

⇳ (U+21F3) 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: Up Down White 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: The UP DOWN WHITE ARROW, also known as U+21F3, is a symbol in the Arrows block. It is a white arrow that points up and down. It appears in text and graphical interfaces to show two directions. This symbol is used when a device or document needs a simple cue for movement or choice between options. The available information notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand where to go next or how to scroll through content. In practice, designers place the arrow near menus, lists, or controls to signal vertical movement. The name and code point help people reference the symbol in documents, software, and standards. As part of common usage, the UP DOWN WHITE ARROW supports quick comprehension without extra words. It fits with other arrow symbols to form a consistent set for directions. Users rely on it for clear guidance during reading, navigation, and interaction across devices. Strong, obvious marks like this arrow reduce ambiguity and support accessible design.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21F3 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.

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