Arrow symbols
Arrow Symbols
Search a direction or use, then tap an arrow to copy it. Tap any arrow to copy it: direction, two-way, double-line, bold, curved, decorative or emoji. Search by direction or use, such as right, swap, implies or refresh.
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How to type arrow symbols on any device
Most keyboards have no arrow character key (the arrow keys move the cursor instead), so copying from this page is the quickest route. If you type arrows often, these built-in options work too.
- Windows with a numeric keypad: in many apps, hold Alt and type 26 for →, 27 for ←, 24 for ↑ or 25 for ↓ on the keypad. The number row above the letters does not work.
- Word for Windows: type a Unicode code such as 2192 and press Alt + X to get →, or open Insert > Symbol > More Symbols and choose the Arrows subset.
- Mac: choose Edit > Emoji & Symbols (or press Fn/Globe + E), expand the viewer to the full Character Viewer, and search for arrow.
- iPhone: add a Text Replacement in Settings > General > Keyboard > Text Replacement, with → as the phrase and a short word such as rarr as the shortcut. Android keyboards such as Gboard offer a similar personal dictionary shortcut.
- Google Docs: open Insert > Special characters and search for arrow, or add your own substitution under Tools > Preferences.
Arrow symbols vs arrow emoji
Text arrows such as → ➜ ⇒ are ordinary Unicode characters. They take the color and size of the surrounding text, so they suit headings, documents, slides and code.
Emoji arrows such as ➡️ ⬆️ 🔄 are colorful icons. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each draw them differently, so the viewer's device decides how they look. ➡️ is the text arrow ➡ (U+27A1) plus an emoji presentation selector (U+FE0F); delete the selector and many apps show the plain text version again.
Two-way arrows, double arrows and double-line arrows
A two-way arrow is one arrow pointing both directions: ↔ for left and right, ↕ for up and down. Paired arrows, such as ⇄ or ⇅, suggest a swap or a round trip.
Double-line arrows are common in proofs and college math: ⇒ usually reads as implies (if … then), and ⇔ as if and only if. Many geometry and intro logic classes write a conditional as p → q and a biconditional as p ↔ q. In chemistry, the harpoon pair ⇌ marks a reversible reaction at equilibrium. In chemical equations, → reads as yields. For everyday steps, a single-line → is enough.
Where to use arrows
Steps and flowcharts: link steps with → or ⟶, and use ↑ and ↓ for increases and decreases in a table or report. Bold arrows such as ➜ ➤ ▶ stand out on slides.
Posts and buttons: a short call to action such as "Shop now →" or "Details below ⬇️" works in captions and bios. Pick one arrow style per post so the layout stays clean.
Arrow codes for HTML, LaTeX and Unicode
HTML has named references for common arrows: → →, ← ←, ↑ ↑, ↓ ↓, ↔ ↔, ⇒ ⇒ and ⇔ ⇔. Each card on this page shows its Unicode code point and, where one exists, its HTML name.
In LaTeX math mode, use \rightarrow (or \to), \leftarrow, \uparrow, \downarrow, \leftrightarrow, \Rightarrow, \Leftrightarrow, \longrightarrow and \Longrightarrow. Search a command name such as Rightarrow to find its arrow here.
Why an arrow shows up as a box
Basic arrows such as → ← ↑ ↓ ⇒ ➜ are supported almost everywhere. Some decorative, triangle-headed or U-turn arrows may appear as an empty box (□) when the destination font lacks them.
Before using an arrow in a username, gamertag, form field or page title, paste it and preview it on the platform. Some sites also strip special characters from names.
Sources and standards
- Unicode — Arrows code chart (U+2190–U+21FF)
- Unicode — Supplemental Arrows-A (U+27F0–U+27FF)
- Unicode — Dingbats (U+2700–U+27BF)
- Unicode — Emoji test data
- WHATWG — HTML named character references
- Microsoft — Insert ASCII or Unicode Latin-based symbols and characters
- Apple — Use emoji and symbols on Mac
- Apple — Set up shorthand for frequently used text on iPhone
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy and paste an arrow symbol?
Tap any arrow on this page and wait for the copied message, then paste it. If your browser blocks clipboard access, select the arrow and copy it manually. No sign-up is needed.
What is the Alt code for an arrow?
In many Windows apps, hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad for →, 27 for ←, 24 for ↑ and 25 for ↓. In Word for Windows, you can also type 2192 and press Alt + X for →.
How do I insert an arrow in Word or Google Docs?
In Word for Windows, choose Insert > Symbol > More Symbols and pick the Arrows subset, or type a code such as 2192 and press Alt + X. In Google Docs, choose Insert > Special characters and search for arrow.
What is the difference between → and ➡️?
→ is a text arrow that follows your font color. ➡️ is an emoji that each phone and app draws in its own colorful style. Use text arrows for consistent documents and emoji arrows for eye-catching posts.
What does the ⇒ arrow mean?
In math and logic, ⇒ usually means implies, as in "if A then B." ⇔ means if and only if. Check how your class or document defines them, since conventions vary.
Why does my arrow symbol show as a box?
The app or font you pasted into does not include that arrow. Switch to a basic arrow such as → or ➜, which almost every device supports.