Short Rightwards Arrow Above Leftwards Arrow ⥄

⥄ (U+2944) 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: Short Rightwards Arrow Above Leftwards 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 character SHORT RIGHTWARDS ARROW ABOVE LEFTWARDS ARROW, code point U+2944, belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block. It combines a rightward arrow with a leftward arrow stacked above it. This design reflects two directions in a single symbol and is often used to show contrasting paths or steps. In practice, users see it in documents and interfaces where navigation or flow requires both forward and backward cues. Primary use is to indicate direction and navigation cues. The symbol emphasizes movement or change and can signal a switch or a choice between options. In historical and modern use, such arrow combinations help clarify complex routes, menus, or guides. It serves as a compact, directional indicator without words. When designers choose it, they look for clear meaning, not decoration. The character is scripted as Common, so it can appear in general text across platforms that support it. Overall, it helps users understand movement, options, or transitions quickly and with minimal effort.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2944 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.

See our category page for related symbols.