North West Arrow Crossing North East Arrow ⤲

⤲ (U+2932) 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 West Arrow Crossing North East Arrow 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: The symbol NORTH WEST ARROW CROSSING NORTH EAST ARROW is part of the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It is a single character that combines two diagonal arrows crossing at a point. In use, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. A cross symbol often denotes close or delete in UI or an incorrect state, context permitting. This character can appear in diagrams and technical materials to show paths that intersect or to mark a junction between directions. It is used with other symbols to convey layered meaning in charts, maps, or flow diagrams. In digital texts, designers may choose this symbol to emphasize intersection, overlap, or a turn in multiple routes. Its presence can help users understand complex routes or options at a glance. The code point for this symbol is U+2932, and it belongs to the Common script in the Supplementary Arrows-B block. Historical uses grew with Unicode and font design, enabling consistent rendering across platforms. Its use remains niche but recognizable when diagrams or navigational layouts require a crossing of arrows.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2932 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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