U+2942 "⥂" Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+2942 "⥂" Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow is a symbol from the Supplemental Arrows-B block, designed to represent a bidirectional or paired directional relationship where a longer rightward arrow is placed above a shorter leftward arrow. This specific arrangement often signifies a process or operation that moves primarily forward to the right but can also involve a limited or secondary reverse movement to the left. The character is typically used in technical notation, such as in mathematical logic, abstract algebra, or diagrammatic contexts, to denote functions, transformations, or mappings that are not fully symmetric. Its compact visual form allows for clear representation of such asymmetric relationships without requiring additional text.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⥂ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⥂ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0xA5 0x82 |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x2942 |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x00002942 |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u2942 |
Unicode Properties