Up Down Arrow ↕

↕ (U+2195) 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: Up Down 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: UP DOWN ARROW is a symbol with codepoint U+2195 in the Arrows block and the Common script. This character appears in many fonts and systems, and it is used in text and graphics to show direction. The symbol combines an up arrow and a down arrow in one mark. In history, arrows have long been used to point to choices, steps, or transitions. In modern use, this character helps users move through menus, documents, and interfaces. It signals that an action will move content upward or downward, or that a page has more content in either direction. The character is versatile because it can stand for opposite directions without drawing two separate icons. It supports both navigation and flow in layouts, forms, and guides. When designers place this symbol, they expect readers to understand movement within a page or screen. It remains common in user interfaces, diagrams, and instructional text. The simplified form makes it easy to recognize and read, even at small sizes or in accessibility contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2195 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.