Left Right Double Arrow with Vertical Stroke ⤄

⤄ (U+2904) 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 Double 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: Left Right Double Arrow With Vertical Stroke, U+2904, is part of the Supplemental Arrows-B block in the Common script. It shows a double arrow pointing left and right with a vertical bar through the signs. This makes the symbol easy to spot in technical work and diagrams. The character is designed for use in writing systems that share a common set of symbols. It appears in contexts where direction or bidirectional movement matters. The symbol helps indicate choices, transitions, or the flow of information in a clear, compact form. In documents and interfaces, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues. This usage helps users understand how to move through content or switch between states. The design helps separate the left and right directions visually while the vertical stroke adds distinctiveness. While the symbol is specific, it fits general patterns for directional marks in user interfaces and technical notation. It remains useful in charts, diagrams, and UI elements that require a compact, unambiguous directional indicator across platforms.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2904 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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