North East Double Arrow ⇗

⇗ (U+21D7) 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: North East Double 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: The character is NORTH EAST DOUBLE ARROW, codepoint U+21D7. It is listed as part of the Arrows block and uses the Common script. In practice, this symbol marks a northeast direction or a double arrow that points up and to the right. It appears in simple diagrams, charts, and navigation aids. In user interfaces, it can indicate a path, a next step, or a combined move toward the northeast. The symbol is chosen for its clear directional cue and for its ability to stand out among other symbols. As a double arrow, it can convey emphasis or a stronger push toward a new area or option. In documents that show routes or flows, the arrow helps readers understand how one stage leads to another in a northeast direction. It works alongside other arrows to map paths and decisions. When designers use it, they balance it with labels and nearby icons to avoid confusion. Overall, the NORTH EAST DOUBLE ARROW serves as a simple, direct indicator of movement toward the northeast.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+21D7 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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