Long Left Right Arrow ⟷

⟷ (U+27F7) 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: Long Left Right Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-A). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: LONG LEFT RIGHT ARROW (code point U+27F7) lives in the Supplemental Arrows-A block and uses the Common script. Its history lies in symbols designed for showing motion and choices in visuals, though this entry itself is a modern typographic character rather than a historic glyph set. In practice, it appears in digital interfaces and documents to indicate direction and navigation cues. It can mark moving forward or backward steps, or signal a bidirectional option. In menus, toolbars, forms, and diagrams, the symbol helps users understand how to proceed or compare items. The long shape makes the two directions explicit and balanced, which supports quick recognition. Designers often pair it with other icons to clarify actions, such as advancing screens or reviewing items. As a Unicode character, it is available across platforms and fonts that support the Supplementary Arrows-A block. The usage_atoms state that arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents, and this symbol fulfills that role in a compact, readable form.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+27F7 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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