up-down arrow Emoji
↕️ · U+2195 U+FE0F · Emoji 0.6
What does the up-down arrow emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
A symbol indicating a choice or fluctuation between two opposing directions, the up-down arrow emoji represents a bidirectional movement or a change in direction. It is used figuratively to signify a shift or oscillation between two states, such as prices or moods. In slang, it can imply a sense of uncertainty or unpredictability. This emoji is often used to convey a sense of volatility or instability.
How the up-down arrow emoji is used
Texting and messaging apps are common platforms for using the up-down arrow emoji, particularly in conversations about finance, sports, or relationships, where it can add a tone of uncertainty or unpredictability. On social media, the emoji is used in captions and comments to express a range of emotions, from frustration to excitement, depending on the context. Tone and usage can vary across different age groups and platforms, with younger users and those on TikTok often employing the emoji in a more playful or ironic manner. The up-down arrow emoji can also be used to add a touch of humor or whimsy to an otherwise straightforward message.
up-down arrow emoji examples
- just saw the stock prices go ↕️ and now i'm freaking out
- my mood today is literally ↕️ one minute i'm happy and the next i'm crying
How to copy the up-down arrow emoji
To use the up-down arrow emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2195 U+FE0F), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
Also known as
up-down arrow emoji on different platforms
How the up-down arrow emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.



up-down arrow Emoji Details
| Emoji | ↕️ |
| Name | up-down arrow |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+2195 U+FE0F |
| Shortcode | :up_down_arrow: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
up-down arrow Emoji FAQ
A symbol indicating a choice or fluctuation between two opposing directions, the up-down arrow emoji represents a bidirectional movement or a change in direction. It is used figuratively to signify a shift or oscillation between two states, such as prices or moods.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ↕️ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+2195 U+FE0F, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :up_down_arrow:.
People also search for the up-down arrow emoji as arrow, up-down.