Left Right White Arrow ⬄

⬄ (U+2B04) 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 White Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). 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 LEFT RIGHT WHITE ARROW (U+2B04) is a symbol in the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It belongs to the common set used across many platforms. In text, icons like this arrow help users find and move through content. It points both left and right, signaling bidirectional navigation. In user interfaces, it often marks switches, carousels, or sliders and shows that an option can move forward or backward. The symbol is simple and clear, so it works in both icons and text sequences. The character is part of the broader array of directional symbols used worldwide, without language dependence. People rely on it to indicate direction, not to convey a language message. The usage note for this symbol is consistent: it communicates movement, choice, or transition in documents and apps. Its design favors quick recognition and minimal space, making it useful in menus and controls. When designers need a compact indicator of dual directions, this arrow serves reliably. Its presence supports intuitive navigation without extra words.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2B04 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.