Upwards Two-Headed Arrow from Small Circle ⥉

⥉ (U+2949) 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: Upwards Two-Headed Arrow from Small Circle 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: UPWARDS TWO-HEADED ARROW FROM SMALL CIRCLE is a symbol in the Unicode set. It has the code point U+2949 and belongs to the Supplemental Arrows-B block. The character is part of the common script used across various systems. It represents an upwards direction in a specific two-headed form, often used in diagrams and notation. In practice, arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This helps users understand flow, order, or movement within screens and pages. The symbol appears in contexts that require a compact, clear arrow from a small starting point, such as when showing how to move from one element to another. Its usage is tied to technical and mathematical notation where a precise glyph is needed. In some cases, it supports multi-step guidance by pointing in two upward directions from a central reference. Overall, the character serves as a directional cue within digital text and technical materials. It is one of several specialized arrows used to convey structure and movement without words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2949 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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