↔
Left Right Arrow Symbol (↔)
Copy the Left Right Arrow symbol ↔ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ↔ mean?
The left right arrow means “corresponds to” or “is equivalent to”. In logic it is the biconditional (if and only if); in chemistry it is used for resonance structures. Its official Unicode name is LEFT RIGHT ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | ↔ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | LEFT RIGHT ARROW |
| Code point | U+2194 |
| Decimal | 8596 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | ↔ · ↔ · ↔ |
| CSS | \2194 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2194 |
| Python | \u2194 or \N{LEFT RIGHT ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 94 |
| LaTeX | \leftrightarrow |
How to type ↔
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ↔ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2194then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2194; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “left right arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2194, then Space. - HTML:
↔renders as ↔. - LaTeX:
\leftrightarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ↔ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2194 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ↔ from this page.
What is the HTML code for ↔?
Use ↔ or ↔ (hex) or ↔ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ↔?
Use \leftrightarrow in math mode.