Leftwards Paired Arrows Symbol

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

Symbol: ⇇
Unicode: U+21C7
HTML entity: ⇇
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the leftwards paired arrows symbol

This symbol is read as "leftwards paired arrows" and depicts two horizontal arrows pointing to the left, arranged one above the other. It is used in mathematical notation, logic, and technical diagrams to indicate a double leftward movement, mapping, or relation, such as a leftward shift or a bidirectional correspondence that emphasizes the left direction. In some contexts, it appears in flowcharts or process maps to represent a repeated or paired leftward step.

How to type Leftwards Paired Arrows

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

Windows

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In Word / Outlook: type 21C7 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

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Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 21C7.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.