Left-right arrow ↔️
Quick answer
↔️ Left-right arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. People also find it by searching arrow, left-right.
Tap the emoji to copy it, then paste it anywhere.
Key facts
Left-right arrow ↔️: Meaning
↔️ Left-right arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. It became part of the emoji standard with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
People also find it by searching arrow, left-right.
Combos
How to use ↔️ Left-right arrow
Arrow emojis point the way, show direction or change, and highlight links or steps.
Example messages
- Link in bio ↔️
- Next slide ↔️
Codes for developers
| Copy emoji | ↔️ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2194 U+FE0F | |
| HTML (hex) | ↔️ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ↔️ | |
| CSS | \2194 \FE0F | |
| JavaScript | \u{2194}\u{FE0F} | |
| JavaScript (UTF-16) | \u2194\uFE0F | |
| Python | \U00002194\U0000FE0F | |
| URL | %E2%86%94%EF%B8%8F | |
| GitHub | :left_right_arrow: | |
| Slack / Discord | :left_right_arrow: |
Technical details
- Type
- Single character with emoji presentation selector
- Code points
- 2
- UTF-16
- 2
- UTF-8
- 6 bytes
| ↔ | U+2194 | Left-right arrow |
| · | U+FE0F | Variation selector-16 (emoji style) |
History and device support
↔️ was added to the emoji standard in Emoji 0.6 (2010). Emoji 0.6 is the original set from Japanese mobile carriers, added to Unicode 6.0 in 2010. It includes the classic faces, hearts, weather, food, and objects that made emoji popular.
It is supported on practically every phone, tablet, and computer in use today, including iPhone, Android, Windows, and Mac. Each platform draws it in its own style, so it can look slightly different on Apple, Google, Microsoft, Samsung, and WhatsApp.
How to type it
- WindowsPress Windows + . (period) and search “left-right arrow”.
- MacPress Control + Command + Space and search “left-right arrow”.
- iPhone · AndroidOpen the emoji keyboard and search “left-right arrow”.
Also searched as
- arrow
- left-right
Related keywords
Learn more
Name in other languages
- EnglishLeft-right arrow
- EspañolFlecha izquierda y derecha
- PortuguêsSeta para esquerda e direita
- FrançaisFlèche gauche droite
- DeutschPfeil nach links und rechts
- ItalianoFreccia sinistra-destra
- NederlandsPijl naar links en rechts
- РусскийСтрелка влево-вправо
- УкраїнськаСтрілка вліво-вправо
- PolskiStrzałka w lewo i w prawo
- TürkçeSol ve sağ ok
- العربيةسهم لليسار واليمين
- فارسیپیکان دوطرفه
- اردودائیں بائیں تیر
- עבריתחץ שמאלה וימינה
- हिन्दीबाएँ-दाएँ तीर
- বাংলাবামে-ডানে তীর
- தமிழ்இடது-வலது நோக்கிய அம்புக்குறி
- తెలుగుఎడమ మరియు కుడి బాణం
- मराठीडावा-उजवा दर्शविणारा बाण
- Bahasa IndonesiaTanda panah kiri kanan
- Bahasa MelayuAnak panah ke kiri ke kanan
- Tiếng ViệtMũi tên trái phải
- ไทยลูกศรชี้ซ้ายขวา
- FilipinoPakaliwa-pakanang arrow
- 日本語左右矢印
- 한국어좌우 방향 화살표
- 简体中文左右箭头
- 繁體中文左右箭頭
- KiswahiliMshale unaoeleza kushoto na kulia
Questions and answers
What does the ↔️ Left-right arrow emoji mean?
↔️ Left-right arrow is an emoji in the Symbols category, under “Arrows”. People also find it by searching arrow, left-right.
How do I copy and paste the Left-right arrow emoji?
Tap or click the large ↔️ at the top of this page to copy it, then paste it with Ctrl+V, Cmd+V, or a long press.
How do I type the Left-right arrow emoji on a computer?
Press Windows + . (period) and search “left-right arrow”. Press Control + Command + Space and search “left-right arrow”. Open the emoji keyboard and search “left-right arrow”.
When was the Left-right arrow emoji added?
The Left-right arrow emoji was added with Emoji 0.6 in 2010.
What is the Unicode for ↔️?
The Left-right arrow emoji is U+2194 U+FE0F in Unicode. In HTML, write ↔️.
Which category is the Left-right arrow emoji in?
↔️ Left-right arrow is in the Symbols category, in the “Arrows” subgroup, together with 20 other emojis.
Which emojis are similar to ↔️?
Emojis similar to ↔️ Left-right arrow include ⬆️ Up arrow, ↗️ Up-right arrow, ➡️ Right arrow, ↘️ Down-right arrow.
What is the Left-right arrow emoji called in other languages?
In other languages it is called Flecha izquierda y derecha (Español), Flèche gauche droite (Français), Pfeil nach links und rechts (Deutsch), बाएँ-दाएँ तीर (हिन्दी), سهم لليسار واليمين (العربية), 左右矢印 (日本語).
How many characters is the ↔️ emoji?
↔️ is made of 2 Unicode code point(s). It counts as 2 characters in X (Twitter) and JavaScript, and takes 6 bytes in UTF-8.
What is the official name of ↔️?
Its official Unicode CLDR short name is “left-right arrow”. Screen readers read this name aloud, and emoji keyboards use it for search.
What words are associated with ↔️?
Its official keywords are arrow, left-right. Typing any of them in an emoji keyboard search usually finds ↔️.
Can I use ↔️ on Instagram, WhatsApp, and TikTok?
Yes. ↔️ is a standard Unicode emoji, so it works in posts, comments, bios, and messages on Instagram, WhatsApp, TikTok, Facebook, X, Snapchat, and Discord.
Does ↔️ look the same on every phone?
No. It is the same character with the same meaning, but Apple and Google draw it differently, so it may look a little different to the person you send it to.
What is the shortcode for Left-right arrow?
In apps like Slack, Discord, and GitHub, type :left_right_arrow: to insert ↔️.
Does ↔️ work on iPhone and Android?
Yes. It has been part of the emoji standard since Emoji 0.6 (2010), so all current iPhones, Android phones, Windows, and Mac computers support it.
Can I download the Left-right arrow emoji as PNG or SVG?
Yes. Use the download box on this page to save ↔️ in Twemoji, Noto, or OpenMoji style as PNG, WebP, or SVG, from 32 to 1024 pixels.