U+2942 "" Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

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

Code Point
U+2942
Name
Rightwards Arrow Above Short Leftwards Arrow

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