U2195

U+2195, named UP DOWN ARROW, is a character in the Unicode standard represented by the glyph ↕. It belongs to the Arrows block (U+2190 to U+21FF) and is used to symbolize bidirectional movement or interchange, indicating that something can move or apply in both upward and downward directions. It appears in mathematical notation, computer interfaces, technical documentation, and linguistic descriptions to convey dual directions or toggle behavior.

In encoding terms, the code point is hexadecimal 2195 and decimal 8597. In UTF-8 it is encoded as the three-byte sequence E2 86 95. In HTML it can be referenced as ↕ or ↕. The Unicode name for the character is UP DOWN ARROW.

Usage and context: The symbol is commonly found in user interfaces on controls that move items up or down, or to indicate functionality that operates in both vertical directions. In mathematical and logical notation, it can denote bidirectionality or a relation that applies in either direction. Rendering may vary by font, with some typefaces presenting a straightforward glyph and others adopting a more decorative style.

Related symbols include U+2190 LEFTWARDS ARROW, U+2191 UPWARDS ARROW, U+2192 RIGHTWARDS ARROW, U+2193 DOWNWARDS ARROW, U+2194 LEFT RIGHT ARROW, and U+21D4 LEFT RIGHT DOUBLE ARROW.