Rightwards Two-Headed Arrow with Vertical Stroke ⤀

⤀ (U+2900) 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: Rightwards Two-Headed Arrow with Vertical Stroke is part of the Symbols family (block: Supplemental Arrows-B). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: RIGHTWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW WITH VERTICAL STROKE is the name of the symbol, and it is encoded as codepoint U+2900. It belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block and uses the Common script. In this history of symbols, it appears as a practical mark for direction in text and diagrams. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. In everyday use, this character helps show a path, flow, or connection between steps without spelling out the words. The two heads suggest forward movement, while the vertical stroke gives the symbol a distinctive look that sets it apart from other arrow types. As a digital character, it can appear in lists, diagrams, and UI hints, where a quick cue is needed for readers. Designers choose such arrows to convey movement or linkage in a compact form, especially in technical materials and interface labels. The symbol fits with other supplemental arrows that signal transition or direction, making it helpful in overviews, charts, and workflows. Its use in documents and interfaces supports quick comprehension of navigation cues without clutter.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2900 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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