Left Right Black Arrow ⬌

⬌ (U+2B0C) 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 Black Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and 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 BLACK ARROW is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the Common script. Its code point is U+2B0C. The character shows a left arrow and a right arrow joined by a short line. In usage, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users move or select items, go back or forward, and understand flow in layouts. The symbol appears in various fonts and sizes and is used in printed materials and digital interfaces. It can contrast with other arrows or be combined with text to label actions like Next, Previous, or Scroll. The arrow’s design supports quick recognition, which is important for accessibility and readability. As with other symbols in its block, it is part of a broad set used to convey movement and choice without words. Users may encounter it in menus, toolbars, dashboards, and guides where clear direction matters. In summary, this symbol serves as a simple, universal cue for navigation and direction within many contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B0C 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.