Left Right Wave Arrow ↭

↭ (U+21AD) 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 Wave 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: LEFT RIGHT WAVE ARROW is the character name for the symbol with code point U+21AD. It lives in the Arrows block and uses the Common script. This gives it a standard place in text systems. In text, the symbol grows from a simple mark to a signal used in many contexts. It represents movement from left to right and can point to progress or flow. In practice, designers and developers use it to show direction in interfaces and documents. The presence of the symbol helps readers understand where to go next in a sequence or layout. It works as a visual cue for navigation, especially in places where a traditional arrow might be too bold or disruptive. Because it is part of the Unicode standard, it is supported across many fonts and systems. This helps ensure that the cue remains visible and consistent. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. The symbol thus serves as a compact guide for readers and users in digital text.

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