Downwards Arrow Leftwards of Upwards Arrow ⇵

⇵ (U+21F5) 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: Downwards Arrow Leftwards of Upwards 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 symbol is named DOWNWARDS ARROW LEFTWARDS OF UPWARDS ARROW. Its code point is U+21F5 and it appears in the Arrows block. The script is listed as Common. This character is used to show a combined idea of moving both down and left with an upwards reference, in a compact form. The name and code point help developers and designers reference the glyph in text and fonts. In practice, this arrow is treated as a general indicator of direction. It guides users through steps, menus, and layout flows in digital interfaces. It can appear in documents to mark a direction or to connect related actions. The Arrows block groups these symbols for consistent use across platforms. Its presence supports quick recognition of movement or sequence, even when space is limited. Because the script is Common, it is designed to be usable across many languages and systems without special encoding. This makes it useful in instructions, forms, and navigation cues. Overall, the symbol serves as a clear, compact cue for direction and navigation in various contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21F5 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.