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Rightwards Arrow Over Leftwards Arrow

U+21C4

The rightwards arrow over leftwards arrow consists of two parallel horizontal arrows pointing in opposite directions. It represents a bidirectional exchange, swap, or transfer of information or materials.

Copy & encode

Character
Unicode codepoint
U+21C4
HTML decimal entity
⇄
HTML hex entity
⇄
CSS escape
\21C4
JavaScript escape
\u21C4

Meaning and usage

In user interfaces, this icon represents data synchronization, currency exchange, or swapping elements. In chemistry, it is used to indicate a reversible reaction that can proceed in both directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use this double arrow instead of a single bidirectional arrow?
Use this symbol when you want to emphasize two separate, simultaneous processes in opposite directions, whereas a single double-headed arrow usually represents a simple connection or state.
How is this symbol represented in CSS?
In CSS content properties, you can display this symbol by using the escaped hexadecimal value backslash two one C four.