Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow Over Rightwards Triangle-Headed Arrow ⮀

⮀ (U+2B80) 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: Leftwards Triangle-Headed Arrow Over Rightwards Triangle-Headed 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: The character is the LEFTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW OVER RIGHTWARDS TRIANGLE-HEADED ARROW, listed as U+2B80 in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is a symbol used in text to show two directions at once, one pointing left and one pointing right. In practice, this type of arrow may appear in diagrams, charts, or interface layouts to indicate navigation or a choice between paths. When used in documents, it helps readers see contrast or balance between options. The name itself highlights its dual heads, which are triangles that guide the eye in opposite directions. This design supports quick recognition in multilingual and cross-platform contexts. Designers select such arrows to convey movement without words, making them useful in lists, menus, or navigation hints. As with many symbols in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, the visual clarity comes from simple geometry and high contrast. The usage atom notes that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents, which aligns with practical uses here. Overall, this symbol functions as a compact visual cue for direction, choice, and flow in text and visuals.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B80 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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