Downwards Two Headed Arrow Symbol

A symbol from the Arrow Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

Arrow Symbols collection

Symbol: ↡
Unicode: U+21A1
HTML entity: ↡
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the downwards two headed arrow symbol

A downward arrow with two heads, this symbol is part of the Arrows block of Unicode. It is used in technical notation, such as in diagrams or flowcharts, to indicate a downward movement or direction that continues or branches. Unlike the standard single-headed down arrow, the two heads suggest a dual or ongoing action, making it suitable for representing processes like scrolling, descending in a hierarchy, or bidirectional movement in a downward context. It is not an emoji and is primarily encountered in printed or digital text where precise directional cues are needed.

How to type Downwards Two Headed Arrow

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 21A1 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 21A1.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.