Rightwards Two-Headed Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke ⤘

⤘ (U+2918) 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: Rightwards Two-Headed Arrow with Tail with Double Vertical Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: RIGHTWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH TAIL WITH DOUBLE VERTICAL STROKE is a symbol used in text to show direction. Its Unicode code point is U+2918 and it lives in the Supplemental Arrows-B block. This character is categorized as Common, meaning it can appear in many contexts and is not tied to a single script. In history, arrows with tails and extra strokes have long served to show movement, flow, or choice. In modern documents and interfaces, this arrow signals navigation or a transition from one idea to another. It can mark steps in a process, indicate data direction, or guide readers through diagrams. It is designed for clear visibility at small sizes and works with plain text as well as diagrams. In usage, people rely on this symbol when a single line must suggest a route that can go forward or point to related items. The arrow pairs with other symbols to illustrate routes, menus, or linked sections. Its simple, bold look helps users scan pages quickly and understand direction at a glance.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2918 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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