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Double Arrow Symbol ↔

↔ is U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW. It indicates two-way direction, correspondence, exchange, or a relation defined by context.

Character
Unicode
U+2194

Double Arrow Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside ↔, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the double arrow symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy ↔.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

Two-way navigationCorrespondence diagramsExchange labelsInformal relationships

What Is the Double Arrow Symbol?

↔ is U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW. It indicates two-way direction, correspondence, exchange, or a relation defined by context.

Two-way navigation

Correspondence diagrams

Exchange labels

Informal relationships

Double Arrow Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Left-right double arrow

Logical biconditional or equivalence

Leftwards arrow

One-way left direction

Rightwards arrow

One-way right direction

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How to Type the Double Arrow Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the double arrow symbol without copying it from another page.

Double Arrow Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2194 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy ↔ from this page.

Double Arrow Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy ↔ from this page.

Double Arrow Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for ↔, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Double Arrow Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for ↔, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Double Arrow Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2194, then press Enter; otherwise copy ↔.

Double Arrow Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2194, then press Alt+X to convert the code to ↔.

Double Arrow Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste ↔ from this page.

Double Arrow Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the double arrow symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2194
Unicode name LEFT RIGHT ARROW
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2194

How to Use and Format the Double Arrow Symbol

Format ↔ according to the specific role defined for Double Arrow Symbol. ↔ is U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW. It indicates two-way direction, correspondence, exchange, or a relation defined by context. The encoded form is U+2194; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For double arrow symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.

This page covers the single-line two-way arrow ↔. The logical biconditional ⇔, reversible-reaction arrow ⇌, and separate left/right arrows have different uses. When double arrow symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test double arrow symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.

  • Put the related items on opposite sides of ↔

  • Label an icon-only control

  • Use ⇔ for an explicitly logical biconditional

  • Use domain-specific arrows in chemical or formal notation

  • Preserve the exact encoded form U+2194 when publishing double arrow symbol.

  • Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for ↔ rather than a visual lookalike.

  • Test double arrow symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.

Double Arrow Symbol Examples

  • A ↔ B
  • Send ↔ receive
  • Left ↔ right
  • Mapping x ↔ y
  • Accessible reading: left-right arrow
  • Unicode sequence for Double Arrow Symbol: U+2194
  • HTML decimal: ↔
  • HTML hexadecimal: ↔
  • CSS escapes: 2194
  • Accessible text label: Double Arrow Symbol

Common Double Arrow Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ↔ for every kind of equivalence
  • Confusing ↔ with ⇔
  • Leaving the direction meaning unexplained
  • Using the glyph as a button without an accessible name
  • Replacing double arrow symbol with a lookalike without checking U+2194.
  • Assuming ↔ has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
  • Converting ↔ to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
  • Using ↔ as the only accessible name of an interactive control.

Double Arrow Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the single-line two-way arrow ↔. The logical biconditional ⇔, reversible-reaction arrow ⇌, and separate left/right arrows have different uses.

More About the Double Arrow Symbol

↔ is U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW. It indicates two-way direction, correspondence, exchange, or a relation defined by context. For Double Arrow Symbol, ↔ is encoded as U+2194, and its Unicode name is LEFT RIGHT ARROW. For this specific page, the symbol value is ↔; U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW supplies the underlying identity. The wording should not broaden beyond that form. Two corrections deserve attention: Using ↔ for every kind of equivalence; and Confusing ↔ with ⇔. Treat left-arrow, up-arrow, if-only-if as neighboring references, not interchangeable spellings. They support Two-way navigation, Correspondence diagrams, Exchange labels and provide more reliable evidence than a standalone decorative preview. When publishing the form, apply this rule: Put the related items on opposite sides of ↔. Keep the result selectable and provide a readable label in controls. For the double arrow symbol entry, the browser-facing value is ↔, not a screenshot of the mark, including ↔ and ↔. Prior to launch, test ↔ through the complete copy workflow, validate U+2194, and reject any wording that belongs to another symbol page. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ↔, or hexadecimal references ↔. That answer belongs to Double Arrow Symbol and should not be copied into an unrelated entry. This page is the canonical lookup for ↔ U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW. It covers a bidirectional horizontal arrow. The visually stronger ⇔ character belongs to biconditional or equivalence notation and is covered separately.

Double Arrow Symbol FAQ

What is the Unicode sequence for Double Arrow Symbol?

The encoded sequence is U+2194; the Unicode names are LEFT RIGHT ARROW.

How do I copy Double Arrow Symbol?

Use the Copy button for ↔, then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.

Can I use ↔ in HTML?

Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ↔, or hexadecimal references ↔.

Why can ↔ look different?

Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.

Is ↔ interchangeable with similar symbols?

No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.