Rightwards Paired Arrows Symbol

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

Symbol: ⇉
Unicode: U+21C9
HTML entity: ⇉
Category: Arrow Symbols

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About the rightwards paired arrows symbol

The Rightwards Paired Arrows symbol represents movement, progression, or a shift in focus toward the right, often indicating a forward direction, a next step, or a redirection of attention. It is distinct from a single arrow in that the doubled form can imply a more deliberate or emphatic advance.

This character appears in mathematical notation, particularly in logic and set theory, where it may denote a specific type of mapping or relation, such as a double function or a two-way correspondence in certain contexts. It also shows up in technical diagrams, flowcharts, and instructional materials to suggest a stronger or accelerated motion to the right, and occasionally in user interfaces as a visual cue for advancing or skipping ahead.

How to type Rightwards 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 21C9 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 21C9.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.