How to use it
- Click an arrow to copy it.
- Paste it into your text.
- Check the panel for the Alt code or HTML entity.
Kinds of arrows
- Basic: → ← ↑ ↓ ↔ ↕ ↗ ↘ ↙ ↖
- Double (math and logic): ⇒ ⇐ ⇑ ⇓ ⇔ ⇕
- Long: ⟶ ⟵ ⟷ ⟹ ⟸ ⟺
- Heavy and decorative: ➔ ➜ ➝ ➞ ➡ ⬅ ⬆ ⬇ ➤ ➢
- Curved and circular: ↩ ↪ ⤴ ⤵ ↺ ↻ ⟲ ⟳
- Triangles and pointers: ▶ ◀ ▲ ▼ ► ◄
- Emoji: 🔄 🔁 ⏩ ⏪ 👉
How to type arrows
| Arrow | Windows | Word (Alt + X) | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| → | Alt + 26 | 2192 | → |
| ← | Alt + 27 | 2190 | ← |
| ↑ | Alt + 24 | 2191 | ↑ |
| ↓ | Alt + 25 | 2193 | ↓ |
| ↔ | Alt + 29 | 2194 | ↔ |
| ⇒ | – | 21D2 | ⇒ |
| ▲ | Alt + 30 | 25B2 | ▲ |
| ▼ | Alt + 31 | 25BC | ▼ |
In Microsoft Word, typing --> often turns into → automatically thanks to AutoCorrect, and ==> into ⇒.
What arrows mean
- → "leads to", "becomes", next step, direction.
- ⇒ "implies" in logic and math; ⇔ "if and only if".
- ↔ two-way relationship or exchange; ⇄ swap.
- ↻ refresh or repeat; ↩ return or undo.
- ▲ ▼ increase and decrease, for example in stock prices or reports.
Using arrows well
Arrows are great in instructions ("File → Save As"), process diagrams in plain text, presentation slides and social media. In formal documents, keep to one arrow style for consistency. For math arrows and other operators, see the math symbols; for everything else, all symbols.
How to copy and paste
Click a symbol on this page and it's copied to your clipboard right away. Then:
- Windows: click where you want it and press Ctrl + V.
- Mac: press Cmd + V.
- iPhone and Android: tap and hold in the text field, then tap Paste.
The panel that opens after a click also lets you copy the HTML code instead, or add the symbol to the Your text box at the bottom so you can combine several symbols and words and copy them all at once. Symbols you've used recently appear at the top of the page, stored only in your browser.
Arrows in social media and design
Arrows draw the eye, so they're popular in bios ("📍 Austin → NYC"), call-to-action lines ("Link in bio ⬇"), step-by-step captions and slide decks. Heavier arrows like ➜ and ➤ stand out more in headings; thin arrows like → and ⟶ look neater in running text. Because these are text characters, they keep working when copied between apps, unlike images.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type a right arrow?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2192 and press Alt + X. Or copy → from this page.
What is the HTML code for an arrow?
→ for →, ← for ←, ↑ for ↑, ↓ for ↓ and ↔ for ↔.
What does ⇒ mean?
In logic and math it means "implies": if the left side is true, the right side is true.
How do I get arrows in Word automatically?
Type --> for → or ==> for ⇒; AutoCorrect usually converts them.
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Last updated: November 12, 2026