Left Right Arrow with Vertical Stroke ⇹

⇹ (U+21F9) 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: Left Right Arrow with Vertical Stroke 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: LEFT RIGHT ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE (U+21F9) is a symbol in the Arrows block and the Common script. It appears in many fonts and keyboards as a small, directional mark. In history, arrows with a vertical stroke have been used to show a pause or a choice between options. In modern use, Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This symbol helps users move between options, steps, or regions within a page or app. It can show forward and backward motion without clutter, and it remains clear at small sizes. The design makes it easy to recognize in lists, forms, charts, and diagrams. In practice, designers place it near controls that require a bidirectional action, such as moving an item up or down, or selecting between ideas. Readers interpret it as a prompt to proceed, go back, or switch focus. As with other arrows, it relies on consistent styling to stay legible across devices. Its simplicity supports quick comprehension in text and visuals alike.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21F9 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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