Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste: 1,000+ Arrows for Every Style & Direction<\/title>\r\n<style>\r\n \/* Preview-only styling. 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Some common arrow symbols include:<\/p>\r\n<h2>\u279c \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21a9 \u21ba<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can use them in documents, social media bios, presentations, flowcharts and diagrams, math notation, navigation mockups, and captions. Unicode actually defines several hundred arrow-style characters once you count every straight, curved, double-line, and dingbat variant across its Arrows, Supplemental Arrows, and Dingbats blocks \u2014 this guide covers the most useful ones. In this guide, you'll learn how to type arrow symbols on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, HTML, and more. You can also copy and paste the arrow symbols below if you need them quickly.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Quick Answer<\/h2>\r\n<p>The fastest way to type a basic arrow like \u2192 is a classic Alt code \u2014 hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad. For arrows without an Alt code, like \u21d2 or \u21ba, type the Unicode code (e.g., 21D2) in Word and press Alt+X, or just copy and paste it from the list below. On iPhone and Android, open the emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category for arrows.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste<\/h2>\r\n<p>Click any symbol below to copy it. You can also search for words like right arrow symbol, down arrow, html arrow, or arrow character.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Filter:<\/strong> All | Basic | Double | Curved | Triangle & Block | Diagonal<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Showing 27 of 27 arrow symbols<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3>Basic<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2195<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Double<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d1<\/td>\r\n<td>Upwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d3<\/td>\r\n<td>Downwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d5<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Curved<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21A9<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21AA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21b0<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow, Tip Left<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21B0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21b1<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow, Tip Right<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21B1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Triangle & Block<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Black Arrowhead<\/td>\r\n<td>U+27A4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2794<\/td>\r\n<td>Heavy Wide-Headed Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2794<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u279c<\/td>\r\n<td>Heavy Round-Tipped Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+279C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25B2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25BC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Diagonal<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2197<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2198<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2199<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2196<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If a curved, double-line, or dingbat-style arrow appears as a box, your device or font may not support it. Try a simpler symbol like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Popular arrow symbols:<\/strong> \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u2195 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21d4 \u21a9 \u21aa \u21ba \u21bb \u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc \u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196<\/p>\r\n<h2>Quick Reference: Common Arrow Symbols<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2195<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2197<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2198<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2199<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2196<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21A9<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21AA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Black Arrowhead<\/td>\r\n<td>U+27A4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25B2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25BC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>The Fastest Way to Type an Arrow Symbol<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>What you want<\/th>\r\n<th>Best method<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A basic straight arrow (\u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193)<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A two-way arrow (\u2194 \u2195)<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A diagonal arrow (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste (no simple Alt code)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A math\/logic double arrow (\u21d2 \u21d4)<\/td>\r\n<td>Word Unicode, LaTeX command, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A curved or circular arrow (\u21ba \u21bb \u21a9 \u21aa)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A triangle or block arrow (\u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste or Word Unicode<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An arrow in HTML or web code<\/td>\r\n<td>A named or decimal entity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An arrow on iPhone or Android<\/td>\r\n<td>The Symbols section of your emoji keyboard<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 1: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows Using Alt Code<\/h2>\r\n<p>Windows has built-in Alt codes for a handful of classic arrows \u2014 the same ones that have shipped with every PC keyboard since the earliest versions of DOS. It only works with the numeric keypad, not the number row above your letters.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Turn on <strong>Num Lock<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hold down the <strong>Alt<\/strong> key.<\/li>\r\n<li>Type the code on the numeric keypad.<\/li>\r\n<li>Release <strong>Alt<\/strong> \u2014 the symbol appears.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Code<\/th>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+18<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+23<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21a8<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow with Base<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+24<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+25<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+26<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+27<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+29<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+30<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+31<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Diagonal arrows (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196), double-line arrows (\u21d2 \u21d4), and curved arrows (\u21ba \u21a9) don't have simple Alt codes. Use the Word Unicode method or copy-paste for those instead.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Method 2: Type Arrow Symbols in Microsoft Word Using Unicode<\/h2>\r\n<p>Word can convert a Unicode code into a symbol on the fly. For example, to insert \u21d2, type <strong>21D2<\/strong>, then immediately press <strong>Alt+X<\/strong>. Word replaces the code with the \u21d2 symbol.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Type this in Word<\/th>\r\n<th>Then press<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2197<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2198<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2199<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2196<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D2<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D0<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D4<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21A9<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21AA<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21BA<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21BB<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 3: Insert Arrow Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Click <strong>Insert<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Symbol<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>More Symbols<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Choose a font with broad symbol coverage, like <strong>Segoe UI Symbol<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Set the subset dropdown to <strong>Arrows<\/strong> \u2014 Word groups almost every arrow variant here.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select the symbol, then click <strong>Insert<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 4: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows (General)<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> \u2014 grab any symbol from the table above and paste it wherever you need it.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Character Map<\/strong> \u2014 press Start, type \"Character Map,\" open it, search by name (e.g., \"rightwards arrow\"), select the symbol, then copy.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Windows emoji panel<\/strong> \u2014 press <strong>Win+.<\/strong> or <strong>Win+;<\/strong>, open the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> tab (\u03a9 icon), and search \"arrow.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 5: Type Arrow Symbols on Mac<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Press <strong>Control+Command+Space<\/strong> to open Character Viewer.<\/li>\r\n<li>Search for the arrow you want by name (e.g., \"right arrow,\" \"double arrow,\" \"circular arrow\").<\/li>\r\n<li>Double-click the symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<li>Star a symbol to favorite it for quick access next time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 6: Type Arrow Symbols in Excel<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> the symbol directly into a cell.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Insert Symbol menu<\/strong> \u2014 Insert \u2192 Symbol \u2192 set the subset to Arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Formula example<\/strong> \u2014 append a symbol to a cell's contents: <code>=A1&\" \u2192\"<\/code> turns \"Step 1\" in cell A1 into \"Step 1 \u2192\".<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 7: Type Arrow Symbols in PowerPoint<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> into any text box \u2014 useful for flowcharts, process diagrams, and callouts.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Insert Symbol<\/strong> \u2014 Insert \u2192 Symbols \u2192 Symbol, then set the subset to Arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Emoji panel<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Win+.<\/strong> on Windows or <strong>Control+Command+Space<\/strong> on Mac.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 8: Type Arrow Symbols in Google Docs<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Click <strong>Insert<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Special characters<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Search by name, or literally draw the arrow's shape in the drawing box \u2014 Google's picker will match it to the closest character.<\/li>\r\n<li>Click the symbol to insert it at your cursor.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 9: Type Arrow Symbols in Google Sheets<\/h2>\r\n<p>Sheets doesn't have Docs' full special-character menu, so copy-paste is the most reliable method. This also works well for a quick trend dashboard:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Revenue \u2191 12%\r\nCosts \u2193 4%\r\nUsers \u2192 flat\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Method 10: Type Arrow Symbols on iPhone and iPad<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Open the emoji keyboard by tapping the globe or emoji icon.<\/li>\r\n<li>Scroll to the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> category.<\/li>\r\n<li>Browse or use the search bar to find \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, \u2193, and related arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap the symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 11: Type Arrow Symbols on Android<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Open the emoji keyboard in Gboard (or your keyboard app).<\/li>\r\n<li>Look for the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> tab, usually alongside the emoji categories.<\/li>\r\n<li>Browse or search for \"arrow,\" then tap a symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 12: Type Arrow Symbols on Chromebook<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> the symbol from this page.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Right-click emoji picker<\/strong> \u2014 right-click any text field and choose the emoji\/symbol option.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Unicode input<\/strong> \u2014 press <strong>Ctrl+Shift+U<\/strong>, type the code (e.g., <strong>2192<\/strong>), then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. This produces \u2192.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 13: Type Arrow Symbols in HTML<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>HTML Code<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>→<\/code> or <code>→<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>←<\/code> or <code>←<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↑<\/code> or <code>↑<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↓<\/code> or <code>↓<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↔<\/code> or <code>↔<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↕<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇒<\/code> or <code>⇒<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇐<\/code> or <code>⇐<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇔<\/code> or <code>⇔<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↩<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↪<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td><code>▲<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Example: <code><p>Next step →<\/p><\/code> renders as: Next step \u2192<\/p>\r\n<h2>Method 14: Type Arrow Symbols in CSS<\/h2>\r\n<pre><code class=\"language-css\">.next::after {\r\n content: "\u2192";\r\n}\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p>Or with an escape code instead of the literal glyph:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code class=\"language-css\">.next::after {\r\n content: "\\2192";\r\n}\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>CSS Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>\\21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>\\21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 15: Type Arrow Symbols in LaTeX<\/h2>\r\n<p>Arrows are core LaTeX math symbols, so unlike some special characters, you don't need XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX, or any Unicode package \u2014 the standard commands below work in plain pdfLaTeX inside math mode (<code>$...$<\/code>).<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>LaTeX Command<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\rightarrow<\/code> or <code>\\to<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\leftarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\uparrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\downarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\leftrightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Rightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Leftarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Leftrightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Real usage example, showing a function mapping one set to another:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>$f: A \\to B$\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p>Or a logical implication:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>$P \\Rightarrow Q$\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrow Symbols: Names and Meanings<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Meaning \/ Use<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Direction, \"next,\" or progression<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Direction, \"back,\" or previous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Increase, upward movement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Decrease, downward movement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Two-way relationship or exchange<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Vertical toggle or adjustable range<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Logical implication (\"if...then\")<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Logical equivalence (\"if and only if\")<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Return, undo, or \"back to\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Continue, redirect, or \"into\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Undo or refresh (counterclockwise)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Redo or refresh (clockwise)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Bullet-style pointer or call-to-action<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rank up, increase, expand<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Rank down, decrease, collapse<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Text-Style Arrows vs. Emoji-Style Arrows<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Text-style arrows<\/strong>\r\n\u2192, \u2190, \u2191, and \u2193 render as plain, single-color characters that match your surrounding font \u2014 best for documents, spreadsheets, math notation, and print.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Emoji-style arrows<\/strong>\r\n\u27a1\ufe0f, \u2b05\ufe0f, \u2b06\ufe0f, and \u2b07\ufe0f render as full-color rounded icons on supporting apps and phone keyboards \u2014 best for chats, social captions, and casual bios.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why \u2192 Sometimes Looks Different from \u27a1\ufe0f<\/h2>\r\n<p>Unlike some symbol families, the plain arrow (\u2192, U+2192) and the emoji-style arrow (\u27a1\ufe0f) aren't the same character with a variation selector attached \u2014 they're actually two separate Unicode characters (U+2192 vs. U+27A1). That's why copying \u2192 from a document won't automatically give you the colorful emoji version, and why phone keyboards list them as distinct options in the Symbols and Emoji categories.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Documents & Presentations<\/h2>\r\n<p>Reports and slide decks use arrows to show sequence or change at a glance.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Q1 \u2192 Q2 \u2192 Q3 \u2192 Q4\r\nRevenue \u2191 18% year over year\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p><strong>Accessibility note:<\/strong> don't rely on arrow direction alone to convey meaning \u2014 pair \u2191 and \u2193 with a word like \"increased\" or \"decreased\" so screen readers can announce it clearly.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Flowcharts & Diagrams<\/h2>\r\n<p>Process diagrams use arrows to connect steps and show the direction of flow.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Start \u2192 Review \u2192 Approve \u2192 Ship\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Math & Logic Notation<\/h2>\r\n<p>Arrows carry precise, standardized meanings in math and logic, so the direction and line style both matter.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>f: A \u2192 B\r\nP \u21d2 Q\r\nx \u2194 y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Social Media Bios & Captions<\/h2>\r\n<p>Bios and captions often use arrows to point toward a link or highlight a change.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>\u273f links below \u2193\r\nnew drop \u27a4 shop now\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Why Some Arrow Symbols Show as Boxes<\/h2>\r\n<p>A box (or a \"tofu\" placeholder) means the font on your device doesn't include that character \u2014 this happens most often with the rarer curved, dingbat, and double-line arrows.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to fix it:<\/strong>\r\n- Use a simpler, more common arrow like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead of a rare one.\r\n- Change the font to one with broad symbol support, like Segoe UI Symbol or Noto Sans Symbols.\r\n- Update your OS or browser to the latest version.\r\n- Avoid rare symbols in contexts where universal support matters, like email signatures.\r\n- Convert text to outlines before printing if a design program is losing the glyph.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why Alt Codes Are Not Working<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Num Lock is off.<\/strong> Turn it on before you start typing the code.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You're using the number row instead of the numeric keypad.<\/strong> Alt codes only work with the keypad, not the numbers above your letters.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Your laptop has no numeric keypad.<\/strong> Use the Fn+keypad overlay if your laptop has one, or switch to copy-paste.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>That arrow has no simple Alt code.<\/strong> Diagonal (\u2197) and double-line (\u21d2) arrows need the Word Unicode method or copy-paste instead.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You're in an app that overrides Alt shortcuts.<\/strong> Some browsers and Excel reassign Alt combinations \u2014 try Word or a plain text editor instead.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Best Arrow Symbol to Use<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\r\n<th>Recommended symbol<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A simple directional pointer<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A two-way comparison<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Logical implication in math<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Logical equivalence in math<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An undo or refresh action<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A call-to-action or bullet pointer<\/td>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Showing a trend increase<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25b2 or \u2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Showing a trend decrease<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25bc or \u2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Web or HTML code<\/td>\r\n<td><code>→<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>FAQs About Arrow Symbols<\/h2>\r\n<h4>What is the \u2192 symbol called?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It's called the rightwards arrow, or just \"the right arrow symbol.\"<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type arrow symbols on Windows?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Use a numeric-keypad Alt code for the basic arrows (like Alt+26 for \u2192), or type a Unicode code in Word followed by Alt+X for arrows without one.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type arrow symbols on Mac?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Press Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, then search by name and double-click to insert.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol in Microsoft Word?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Type the arrow's Unicode code, then immediately press Alt+X, and Word converts it into the symbol.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol on iPhone?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Open your emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category, or copy and paste from a page like this one.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What's the Unicode or HTML code for an arrow symbol?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Every arrow has a Unicode code point (like U+2192 for \u2192) and a matching HTML code (like <code>→<\/code> or <code>→<\/code>) \u2014 check the Quick Reference table above for the full list.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What's the difference between \u2192 and \u21d2?<\/h4>\r\n<p>\u2192 is a single-line arrow typically used for direction or simple mapping, while \u21d2 is a double-line arrow reserved in math and logic for \"implies\" or \"if...then.\"<\/p>\r\n<h4>Can I use arrow symbols on Instagram or TikTok?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Yes \u2014 text-style arrows like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, and \u2193 are standard Unicode characters, so they display fine in bios, captions, and usernames on both platforms.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol in LaTeX?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Use a built-in math command like <code>\\rightarrow<\/code> or <code>\\Rightarrow<\/code> inside math mode \u2014 no special package or Unicode-aware engine is needed.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I make an arrow symbol on my keyboard?<\/h4>\r\n<p>On Windows, hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad for \u2192; on Mac, search \"arrow\" in Character Viewer; or copy-paste it directly.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Is there a keyboard shortcut for the arrow symbol?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Yes \u2014 on Windows, Alt+24 through Alt+29 cover the four basic directions plus \u2195 and \u2194 using the numeric keypad.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What does a double arrow (\u21d2) mean in math?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It means \"implies\" \u2014 the statement before the arrow logically leads to the statement after it.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type a down arrow on my phone?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Open your emoji keyboard, go to the Symbols category, and search or scroll for the down arrow (\u2193).<\/p>\r\n<h4>Why won't the arrow symbol show up when I type it?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It's usually a font issue, a missing numeric keypad, or an app that overrides the Alt shortcut \u2014 copy-pasting the symbol directly sidesteps all three.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Related Symbol Guides<\/h2>\r\n<p>You might also find these guides useful:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and Paste Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 a searchable hub for every symbol on the site<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>TM Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 how to type \u2122, \u00ae, and \u00a9 across every platform<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Star Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 decorative stars for bios, ratings, and designs<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Dot Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 bullet points, middle dots, and decorative dot marks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p>For the basic set \u2014 \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 and \u2195 \u2014 a numeric-keypad Alt code is the fastest route on Windows, while Mac users can search Character Viewer for almost anything. For math and logic arrows like \u21d2 and \u21d4, LaTeX's built-in commands work without any special setup, and for rare curved or dingbat-style arrows, copy-pasting straight from the top of this page is always the fastest fallback on any device.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Page Metadata <em>(not part of the published article body)<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested meta title (57 characters):<\/strong>\r\nArrow Symbols Copy and Paste (+ Every Keyboard Shortcut)<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested meta description (148 characters):<\/strong>\r\nCopy and paste any arrow symbol instantly, or learn the exact keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, Word, HTML, and LaTeX \u2014 search by direction or style.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested internal anchor texts:<\/strong>\r\n- arrow symbols copy and paste\r\n- arrow symbol keyboard shortcuts\r\n- how to type an arrow symbol\r\n- arrow symbols in HTML and LaTeX\r\n- browse all symbols<\/p>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste: 1,000+ Arrows for Every Style & Direction Arrow symbols are special characters that point in a direction, used to show movement, order, or relationships between ideas. Some common arrow symbols include: \u279c \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21a9 \u21ba You can use them in documents, social media bios, presentations, flowcharts and diagrams, math notation, navigation mockups, and captions. Unicode actually defines several hundred arrow-style characters once you count every straight, curved, double-line, and dingbat variant across its Arrows, Supplemental Arrows, and Dingbats blocks \u2014 this guide covers the most useful ones. In this guide, you’ll learn how to type arrow symbols on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, HTML, and more. You can also copy and paste the arrow symbols below if you need them quickly. Quick Answer The fastest way to type a basic arrow like \u2192 is a classic Alt code \u2014 hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad. For arrows without an Alt code, like \u21d2 or \u21ba, type the Unicode code (e.g., 21D2) in Word and press Alt+X, or just copy and paste it from the list below. On iPhone and Android, open the emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category for arrows. Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste Click any symbol below to copy it. You can also search for words like right arrow symbol, down arrow, html arrow, or arrow character. Filter: All | Basic | Double | Curved | Triangle & Block | Diagonal Showing 27 of 27 arrow symbols Basic Symbol Name Unicode \u2192 Right Arrow U+2192 \u2190 Left Arrow U+2190 \u2191 Up Arrow U+2191 \u2193 Down Arrow U+2193 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow U+2194 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow U+2195 Double Symbol Name Unicode \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow U+21D2 \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow U+21D0 \u21d1 Upwards Double Arrow U+21D1 \u21d3 Downwards Double Arrow U+21D3 \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow U+21D4 \u21d5 Up-Down Double Arrow U+21D5 Curved Symbol Name Unicode \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow U+21A9 \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow U+21AA \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow U+21BA \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow U+21BB \u21b0 Up Arrow, Tip Left U+21B0 \u21b1 Up Arrow, Tip Right U+21B1 Triangle & Block Symbol Name Unicode \u27a4 Black Arrowhead U+27A4 \u2794 Heavy Wide-Headed Arrow U+2794 \u279c Heavy Round-Tipped Arrow U+279C \u25b2 Up Triangle U+25B2 \u25bc Down Triangle U+25BC Diagonal Symbol Name Unicode \u2197 North East Arrow U+2197 \u2198 South East Arrow U+2198 \u2199 South West Arrow U+2199 \u2196 North West Arrow U+2196 Tip: If a curved, double-line, or dingbat-style arrow appears as a box, your device or font may not support it. Try a simpler symbol like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead. Popular arrow symbols: \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u2195 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21d4 \u21a9 \u21aa \u21ba \u21bb \u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc \u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196 Quick Reference: Common Arrow Symbols Symbol Name Unicode \u2192 Right Arrow U+2192 \u2190 Left Arrow U+2190 \u2191 Up Arrow U+2191 \u2193 Down Arrow U+2193 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow U+2194 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow U+2195 \u2197 North East Arrow U+2197 \u2198 South East Arrow U+2198 \u2199 South West Arrow U+2199 \u2196 North West Arrow U+2196 \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow U+21D2 \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow U+21D0 \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow U+21D4 \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow U+21A9 \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow U+21AA \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow U+21BA \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow U+21BB \u27a4 Black Arrowhead U+27A4 \u25b2 Up Triangle U+25B2 \u25bc Down Triangle U+25BC The Fastest Way to Type an Arrow Symbol What you want Best method A basic straight arrow (\u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193) Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste A two-way arrow (\u2194 \u2195) Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste A diagonal arrow (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196) Copy-paste (no simple Alt code) A math\/logic double arrow (\u21d2 \u21d4) Word Unicode, LaTeX command, or copy-paste A curved or circular arrow (\u21ba \u21bb \u21a9 \u21aa) Copy-paste A triangle or block arrow (\u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc) Copy-paste or Word Unicode An arrow in HTML or web code A named or decimal entity An arrow on iPhone or Android The Symbols section of your emoji keyboard Method 1: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows Using Alt Code Windows has built-in Alt codes for a handful of classic arrows \u2014 the same ones that have shipped with every PC keyboard since the earliest versions of DOS. It only works with the numeric keypad, not the number row above your letters. Turn on Num Lock. Hold down the Alt key. Type the code on the numeric keypad. Release Alt \u2014 the symbol appears. Code Symbol Name Alt+18 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow Alt+23 \u21a8 Up-Down Arrow with Base Alt+24 \u2191 Up Arrow Alt+25 \u2193 Down Arrow Alt+26 \u2192 Right Arrow Alt+27 \u2190 Left Arrow Alt+29 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow Alt+30 \u25b2 Up Triangle Alt+31 \u25bc Down Triangle Diagonal arrows (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196), double-line arrows (\u21d2 \u21d4), and curved arrows (\u21ba \u21a9) don’t have simple Alt codes. Use the Word Unicode method or copy-paste for those instead. Method 2: Type Arrow Symbols in Microsoft Word Using Unicode Word can convert a Unicode code into a symbol on the fly. For example, to insert \u21d2, type 21D2, then immediately press Alt+X. Word replaces the code with the \u21d2 symbol. Symbol Name Type this in Word Then press \u2192 Right Arrow 2192 Alt+X \u2190 Left Arrow 2190 Alt+X \u2191 Up Arrow 2191 Alt+X \u2193 Down Arrow 2193 Alt+X \u2194 Left-Right Arrow 2194 Alt+X \u2195 Up-Down Arrow 2195 Alt+X \u2197 North East Arrow 2197 Alt+X \u2198 South East Arrow 2198 Alt+X \u2199 South West Arrow 2199 Alt+X \u2196 North West Arrow 2196 Alt+X \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow 21D2 Alt+X \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow 21D0 Alt+X \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow 21D4 Alt+X \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow 21A9 Alt+X \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow 21AA Alt+X \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow 21BA Alt+X \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow 21BB Alt+X Method 3: Insert Arrow Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu Click Insert \u2192 Symbol \u2192 More Symbols. Choose a font with broad symbol coverage, like Segoe UI Symbol. 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Some common arrow symbols include:<\/p>\r\n<h2>\u279c \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21a9 \u21ba<\/h2>\r\n<p>You can use them in documents, social media bios, presentations, flowcharts and diagrams, math notation, navigation mockups, and captions. Unicode actually defines several hundred arrow-style characters once you count every straight, curved, double-line, and dingbat variant across its Arrows, Supplemental Arrows, and Dingbats blocks \u2014 this guide covers the most useful ones. In this guide, you'll learn how to type arrow symbols on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, HTML, and more. You can also copy and paste the arrow symbols below if you need them quickly.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Quick Answer<\/h2>\r\n<p>The fastest way to type a basic arrow like \u2192 is a classic Alt code \u2014 hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad. For arrows without an Alt code, like \u21d2 or \u21ba, type the Unicode code (e.g., 21D2) in Word and press Alt+X, or just copy and paste it from the list below. On iPhone and Android, open the emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category for arrows.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste<\/h2>\r\n<p>Click any symbol below to copy it. You can also search for words like right arrow symbol, down arrow, html arrow, or arrow character.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Filter:<\/strong> All | Basic | Double | Curved | Triangle & Block | Diagonal<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Showing 27 of 27 arrow symbols<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3>Basic<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2195<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Double<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d1<\/td>\r\n<td>Upwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d3<\/td>\r\n<td>Downwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D3<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d5<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D5<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Curved<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21A9<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21AA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21b0<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow, Tip Left<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21B0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21b1<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow, Tip Right<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21B1<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Triangle & Block<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Black Arrowhead<\/td>\r\n<td>U+27A4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2794<\/td>\r\n<td>Heavy Wide-Headed Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2794<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u279c<\/td>\r\n<td>Heavy Round-Tipped Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+279C<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25B2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25BC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3>Diagonal<\/h3>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2197<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2198<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2199<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2196<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> If a curved, double-line, or dingbat-style arrow appears as a box, your device or font may not support it. Try a simpler symbol like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Popular arrow symbols:<\/strong> \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u2195 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21d4 \u21a9 \u21aa \u21ba \u21bb \u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc \u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196<\/p>\r\n<h2>Quick Reference: Common Arrow Symbols<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2195<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2197<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2198<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2199<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+2196<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21D4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21A9<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21AA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>U+21BB<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Black Arrowhead<\/td>\r\n<td>U+27A4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25B2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td>U+25BC<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>The Fastest Way to Type an Arrow Symbol<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>What you want<\/th>\r\n<th>Best method<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A basic straight arrow (\u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193)<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A two-way arrow (\u2194 \u2195)<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A diagonal arrow (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste (no simple Alt code)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A math\/logic double arrow (\u21d2 \u21d4)<\/td>\r\n<td>Word Unicode, LaTeX command, or copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A curved or circular arrow (\u21ba \u21bb \u21a9 \u21aa)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A triangle or block arrow (\u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc)<\/td>\r\n<td>Copy-paste or Word Unicode<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An arrow in HTML or web code<\/td>\r\n<td>A named or decimal entity<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An arrow on iPhone or Android<\/td>\r\n<td>The Symbols section of your emoji keyboard<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 1: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows Using Alt Code<\/h2>\r\n<p>Windows has built-in Alt codes for a handful of classic arrows \u2014 the same ones that have shipped with every PC keyboard since the earliest versions of DOS. It only works with the numeric keypad, not the number row above your letters.<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Turn on <strong>Num Lock<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Hold down the <strong>Alt<\/strong> key.<\/li>\r\n<li>Type the code on the numeric keypad.<\/li>\r\n<li>Release <strong>Alt<\/strong> \u2014 the symbol appears.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Code<\/th>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+18<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+23<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21a8<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow with Base<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+24<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+25<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+26<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+27<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+29<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+30<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Alt+31<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Triangle<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Diagonal arrows (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196), double-line arrows (\u21d2 \u21d4), and curved arrows (\u21ba \u21a9) don't have simple Alt codes. Use the Word Unicode method or copy-paste for those instead.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Method 2: Type Arrow Symbols in Microsoft Word Using Unicode<\/h2>\r\n<p>Word can convert a Unicode code into a symbol on the fly. For example, to insert \u21d2, type <strong>21D2<\/strong>, then immediately press <strong>Alt+X<\/strong>. Word replaces the code with the \u21d2 symbol.<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>Type this in Word<\/th>\r\n<th>Then press<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2197<\/td>\r\n<td>North East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2197<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2198<\/td>\r\n<td>South East Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2198<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2199<\/td>\r\n<td>South West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2199<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2196<\/td>\r\n<td>North West Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>2196<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D2<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D0<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21D4<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21A9<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21AA<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Anticlockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21BA<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Clockwise Circle Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td>21BB<\/td>\r\n<td>Alt+X<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 3: Insert Arrow Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Click <strong>Insert<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Symbol<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>More Symbols<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Choose a font with broad symbol coverage, like <strong>Segoe UI Symbol<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Set the subset dropdown to <strong>Arrows<\/strong> \u2014 Word groups almost every arrow variant here.<\/li>\r\n<li>Select the symbol, then click <strong>Insert<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 4: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows (General)<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> \u2014 grab any symbol from the table above and paste it wherever you need it.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Character Map<\/strong> \u2014 press Start, type \"Character Map,\" open it, search by name (e.g., \"rightwards arrow\"), select the symbol, then copy.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Windows emoji panel<\/strong> \u2014 press <strong>Win+.<\/strong> or <strong>Win+;<\/strong>, open the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> tab (\u03a9 icon), and search \"arrow.\"<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 5: Type Arrow Symbols on Mac<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Press <strong>Control+Command+Space<\/strong> to open Character Viewer.<\/li>\r\n<li>Search for the arrow you want by name (e.g., \"right arrow,\" \"double arrow,\" \"circular arrow\").<\/li>\r\n<li>Double-click the symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<li>Star a symbol to favorite it for quick access next time.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 6: Type Arrow Symbols in Excel<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> the symbol directly into a cell.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Insert Symbol menu<\/strong> \u2014 Insert \u2192 Symbol \u2192 set the subset to Arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Formula example<\/strong> \u2014 append a symbol to a cell's contents: <code>=A1&\" \u2192\"<\/code> turns \"Step 1\" in cell A1 into \"Step 1 \u2192\".<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 7: Type Arrow Symbols in PowerPoint<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> into any text box \u2014 useful for flowcharts, process diagrams, and callouts.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Insert Symbol<\/strong> \u2014 Insert \u2192 Symbols \u2192 Symbol, then set the subset to Arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Emoji panel<\/strong> \u2014 <strong>Win+.<\/strong> on Windows or <strong>Control+Command+Space<\/strong> on Mac.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 8: Type Arrow Symbols in Google Docs<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Click <strong>Insert<\/strong> \u2192 <strong>Special characters<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<li>Search by name, or literally draw the arrow's shape in the drawing box \u2014 Google's picker will match it to the closest character.<\/li>\r\n<li>Click the symbol to insert it at your cursor.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 9: Type Arrow Symbols in Google Sheets<\/h2>\r\n<p>Sheets doesn't have Docs' full special-character menu, so copy-paste is the most reliable method. This also works well for a quick trend dashboard:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Revenue \u2191 12%\r\nCosts \u2193 4%\r\nUsers \u2192 flat\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Method 10: Type Arrow Symbols on iPhone and iPad<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Open the emoji keyboard by tapping the globe or emoji icon.<\/li>\r\n<li>Scroll to the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> category.<\/li>\r\n<li>Browse or use the search bar to find \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, \u2193, and related arrows.<\/li>\r\n<li>Tap the symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 11: Type Arrow Symbols on Android<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>Open the emoji keyboard in Gboard (or your keyboard app).<\/li>\r\n<li>Look for the <strong>Symbols<\/strong> tab, usually alongside the emoji categories.<\/li>\r\n<li>Browse or search for \"arrow,\" then tap a symbol to insert it.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Method 12: Type Arrow Symbols on Chromebook<\/h2>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and paste<\/strong> the symbol from this page.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Right-click emoji picker<\/strong> \u2014 right-click any text field and choose the emoji\/symbol option.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Unicode input<\/strong> \u2014 press <strong>Ctrl+Shift+U<\/strong>, type the code (e.g., <strong>2192<\/strong>), then press <strong>Enter<\/strong>. This produces \u2192.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Method 13: Type Arrow Symbols in HTML<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Name<\/th>\r\n<th>HTML Code<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>→<\/code> or <code>→<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Left Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>←<\/code> or <code>←<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↑<\/code> or <code>↑<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↓<\/code> or <code>↓<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↔<\/code> or <code>↔<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Up-Down Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↕<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇒<\/code> or <code>⇒<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇐<\/code> or <code>⇐<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Left-Right Double Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>⇔<\/code> or <code>⇔<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Leftwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↩<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Rightwards Hook Arrow<\/td>\r\n<td><code>↪<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Up Triangle<\/td>\r\n<td><code>▲<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Example: <code><p>Next step →<\/p><\/code> renders as: Next step \u2192<\/p>\r\n<h2>Method 14: Type Arrow Symbols in CSS<\/h2>\r\n<pre><code class=\"language-css\">.next::after {\r\n content: "\u2192";\r\n}\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p>Or with an escape code instead of the literal glyph:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code class=\"language-css\">.next::after {\r\n content: "\\2192";\r\n}\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>CSS Unicode<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2190<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>\\2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>\\21D2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>\\21BA<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Method 15: Type Arrow Symbols in LaTeX<\/h2>\r\n<p>Arrows are core LaTeX math symbols, so unlike some special characters, you don't need XeLaTeX, LuaLaTeX, or any Unicode package \u2014 the standard commands below work in plain pdfLaTeX inside math mode (<code>$...$<\/code>).<\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>LaTeX Command<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\rightarrow<\/code> or <code>\\to<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\leftarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\uparrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\downarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\leftrightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Rightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d0<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Leftarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td><code>\\Leftrightarrow<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Real usage example, showing a function mapping one set to another:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>$f: A \\to B$\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p>Or a logical implication:<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>$P \\Rightarrow Q$\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrow Symbols: Names and Meanings<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Symbol<\/th>\r\n<th>Meaning \/ Use<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<td>Direction, \"next,\" or progression<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2190<\/td>\r\n<td>Direction, \"back,\" or previous<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2191<\/td>\r\n<td>Increase, upward movement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2193<\/td>\r\n<td>Decrease, downward movement<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<td>Two-way relationship or exchange<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u2195<\/td>\r\n<td>Vertical toggle or adjustable range<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<td>Logical implication (\"if...then\")<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<td>Logical equivalence (\"if and only if\")<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21a9<\/td>\r\n<td>Return, undo, or \"back to\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21aa<\/td>\r\n<td>Continue, redirect, or \"into\"<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<td>Undo or refresh (counterclockwise)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u21bb<\/td>\r\n<td>Redo or refresh (clockwise)<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<td>Bullet-style pointer or call-to-action<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25b2<\/td>\r\n<td>Rank up, increase, expand<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u25bc<\/td>\r\n<td>Rank down, decrease, collapse<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>Text-Style Arrows vs. Emoji-Style Arrows<\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Text-style arrows<\/strong>\r\n\u2192, \u2190, \u2191, and \u2193 render as plain, single-color characters that match your surrounding font \u2014 best for documents, spreadsheets, math notation, and print.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Emoji-style arrows<\/strong>\r\n\u27a1\ufe0f, \u2b05\ufe0f, \u2b06\ufe0f, and \u2b07\ufe0f render as full-color rounded icons on supporting apps and phone keyboards \u2014 best for chats, social captions, and casual bios.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why \u2192 Sometimes Looks Different from \u27a1\ufe0f<\/h2>\r\n<p>Unlike some symbol families, the plain arrow (\u2192, U+2192) and the emoji-style arrow (\u27a1\ufe0f) aren't the same character with a variation selector attached \u2014 they're actually two separate Unicode characters (U+2192 vs. U+27A1). That's why copying \u2192 from a document won't automatically give you the colorful emoji version, and why phone keyboards list them as distinct options in the Symbols and Emoji categories.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Documents & Presentations<\/h2>\r\n<p>Reports and slide decks use arrows to show sequence or change at a glance.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Q1 \u2192 Q2 \u2192 Q3 \u2192 Q4\r\nRevenue \u2191 18% year over year\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<p><strong>Accessibility note:<\/strong> don't rely on arrow direction alone to convey meaning \u2014 pair \u2191 and \u2193 with a word like \"increased\" or \"decreased\" so screen readers can announce it clearly.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Flowcharts & Diagrams<\/h2>\r\n<p>Process diagrams use arrows to connect steps and show the direction of flow.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>Start \u2192 Review \u2192 Approve \u2192 Ship\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Math & Logic Notation<\/h2>\r\n<p>Arrows carry precise, standardized meanings in math and logic, so the direction and line style both matter.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>f: A \u2192 B\r\nP \u21d2 Q\r\nx \u2194 y\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Arrows in Social Media Bios & Captions<\/h2>\r\n<p>Bios and captions often use arrows to point toward a link or highlight a change.<\/p>\r\n<pre><code>\u273f links below \u2193\r\nnew drop \u27a4 shop now\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\r\n<h2>Why Some Arrow Symbols Show as Boxes<\/h2>\r\n<p>A box (or a \"tofu\" placeholder) means the font on your device doesn't include that character \u2014 this happens most often with the rarer curved, dingbat, and double-line arrows.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>How to fix it:<\/strong>\r\n- Use a simpler, more common arrow like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead of a rare one.\r\n- Change the font to one with broad symbol support, like Segoe UI Symbol or Noto Sans Symbols.\r\n- Update your OS or browser to the latest version.\r\n- Avoid rare symbols in contexts where universal support matters, like email signatures.\r\n- Convert text to outlines before printing if a design program is losing the glyph.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Why Alt Codes Are Not Working<\/h2>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Num Lock is off.<\/strong> Turn it on before you start typing the code.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You're using the number row instead of the numeric keypad.<\/strong> Alt codes only work with the keypad, not the numbers above your letters.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Your laptop has no numeric keypad.<\/strong> Use the Fn+keypad overlay if your laptop has one, or switch to copy-paste.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>That arrow has no simple Alt code.<\/strong> Diagonal (\u2197) and double-line (\u21d2) arrows need the Word Unicode method or copy-paste instead.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>You're in an app that overrides Alt shortcuts.<\/strong> Some browsers and Excel reassign Alt combinations \u2014 try Word or a plain text editor instead.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<h2>Best Arrow Symbol to Use<\/h2>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\r\n<th>Recommended symbol<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A simple directional pointer<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2192<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A two-way comparison<\/td>\r\n<td>\u2194<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Logical implication in math<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21d2<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Logical equivalence in math<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21d4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>An undo or refresh action<\/td>\r\n<td>\u21ba<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>A call-to-action or bullet pointer<\/td>\r\n<td>\u27a4<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Showing a trend increase<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25b2 or \u2191<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Showing a trend decrease<\/td>\r\n<td>\u25bc or \u2193<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Web or HTML code<\/td>\r\n<td><code>→<\/code><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h2>FAQs About Arrow Symbols<\/h2>\r\n<h4>What is the \u2192 symbol called?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It's called the rightwards arrow, or just \"the right arrow symbol.\"<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type arrow symbols on Windows?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Use a numeric-keypad Alt code for the basic arrows (like Alt+26 for \u2192), or type a Unicode code in Word followed by Alt+X for arrows without one.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type arrow symbols on Mac?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Press Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, then search by name and double-click to insert.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol in Microsoft Word?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Type the arrow's Unicode code, then immediately press Alt+X, and Word converts it into the symbol.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol on iPhone?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Open your emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category, or copy and paste from a page like this one.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What's the Unicode or HTML code for an arrow symbol?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Every arrow has a Unicode code point (like U+2192 for \u2192) and a matching HTML code (like <code>→<\/code> or <code>→<\/code>) \u2014 check the Quick Reference table above for the full list.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What's the difference between \u2192 and \u21d2?<\/h4>\r\n<p>\u2192 is a single-line arrow typically used for direction or simple mapping, while \u21d2 is a double-line arrow reserved in math and logic for \"implies\" or \"if...then.\"<\/p>\r\n<h4>Can I use arrow symbols on Instagram or TikTok?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Yes \u2014 text-style arrows like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, and \u2193 are standard Unicode characters, so they display fine in bios, captions, and usernames on both platforms.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type an arrow symbol in LaTeX?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Use a built-in math command like <code>\\rightarrow<\/code> or <code>\\Rightarrow<\/code> inside math mode \u2014 no special package or Unicode-aware engine is needed.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I make an arrow symbol on my keyboard?<\/h4>\r\n<p>On Windows, hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad for \u2192; on Mac, search \"arrow\" in Character Viewer; or copy-paste it directly.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Is there a keyboard shortcut for the arrow symbol?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Yes \u2014 on Windows, Alt+24 through Alt+29 cover the four basic directions plus \u2195 and \u2194 using the numeric keypad.<\/p>\r\n<h4>What does a double arrow (\u21d2) mean in math?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It means \"implies\" \u2014 the statement before the arrow logically leads to the statement after it.<\/p>\r\n<h4>How do I type a down arrow on my phone?<\/h4>\r\n<p>Open your emoji keyboard, go to the Symbols category, and search or scroll for the down arrow (\u2193).<\/p>\r\n<h4>Why won't the arrow symbol show up when I type it?<\/h4>\r\n<p>It's usually a font issue, a missing numeric keypad, or an app that overrides the Alt shortcut \u2014 copy-pasting the symbol directly sidesteps all three.<\/p>\r\n<h2>Related Symbol Guides<\/h2>\r\n<p>You might also find these guides useful:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><strong>Copy and Paste Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 a searchable hub for every symbol on the site<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>TM Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 how to type \u2122, \u00ae, and \u00a9 across every platform<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Star Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 decorative stars for bios, ratings, and designs<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Dot Symbols<\/strong> \u2014 bullet points, middle dots, and decorative dot marks<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\r\n<p>For the basic set \u2014 \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 and \u2195 \u2014 a numeric-keypad Alt code is the fastest route on Windows, while Mac users can search Character Viewer for almost anything. For math and logic arrows like \u21d2 and \u21d4, LaTeX's built-in commands work without any special setup, and for rare curved or dingbat-style arrows, copy-pasting straight from the top of this page is always the fastest fallback on any device.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h2>Page Metadata <em>(not part of the published article body)<\/em><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested meta title (57 characters):<\/strong>\r\nArrow Symbols Copy and Paste (+ Every Keyboard Shortcut)<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested meta description (148 characters):<\/strong>\r\nCopy and paste any arrow symbol instantly, or learn the exact keyboard shortcut for Windows, Mac, Word, HTML, and LaTeX \u2014 search by direction or style.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Suggested internal anchor texts:<\/strong>\r\n- arrow symbols copy and paste\r\n- arrow symbol keyboard shortcuts\r\n- how to type an arrow symbol\r\n- arrow symbols in HTML and LaTeX\r\n- browse all symbols<\/p>\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste: 1,000+ Arrows for Every Style & Direction Arrow symbols are special characters that point in a direction, used to show movement, order, or relationships between ideas. Some common arrow symbols include: \u279c \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21a9 \u21ba You can use them in documents, social media bios, presentations, flowcharts and diagrams, math notation, navigation mockups, and captions. Unicode actually defines several hundred arrow-style characters once you count every straight, curved, double-line, and dingbat variant across its Arrows, Supplemental Arrows, and Dingbats blocks \u2014 this guide covers the most useful ones. In this guide, you’ll learn how to type arrow symbols on Windows, Mac, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, iPhone, Android, Chromebook, HTML, and more. You can also copy and paste the arrow symbols below if you need them quickly. Quick Answer The fastest way to type a basic arrow like \u2192 is a classic Alt code \u2014 hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad. For arrows without an Alt code, like \u21d2 or \u21ba, type the Unicode code (e.g., 21D2) in Word and press Alt+X, or just copy and paste it from the list below. On iPhone and Android, open the emoji keyboard and check the Symbols category for arrows. Arrow Symbols Copy and Paste Click any symbol below to copy it. You can also search for words like right arrow symbol, down arrow, html arrow, or arrow character. Filter: All | Basic | Double | Curved | Triangle & Block | Diagonal Showing 27 of 27 arrow symbols Basic Symbol Name Unicode \u2192 Right Arrow U+2192 \u2190 Left Arrow U+2190 \u2191 Up Arrow U+2191 \u2193 Down Arrow U+2193 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow U+2194 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow U+2195 Double Symbol Name Unicode \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow U+21D2 \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow U+21D0 \u21d1 Upwards Double Arrow U+21D1 \u21d3 Downwards Double Arrow U+21D3 \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow U+21D4 \u21d5 Up-Down Double Arrow U+21D5 Curved Symbol Name Unicode \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow U+21A9 \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow U+21AA \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow U+21BA \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow U+21BB \u21b0 Up Arrow, Tip Left U+21B0 \u21b1 Up Arrow, Tip Right U+21B1 Triangle & Block Symbol Name Unicode \u27a4 Black Arrowhead U+27A4 \u2794 Heavy Wide-Headed Arrow U+2794 \u279c Heavy Round-Tipped Arrow U+279C \u25b2 Up Triangle U+25B2 \u25bc Down Triangle U+25BC Diagonal Symbol Name Unicode \u2197 North East Arrow U+2197 \u2198 South East Arrow U+2198 \u2199 South West Arrow U+2199 \u2196 North West Arrow U+2196 Tip: If a curved, double-line, or dingbat-style arrow appears as a box, your device or font may not support it. Try a simpler symbol like \u2192, \u2190, \u2191, or \u2193 instead. Popular arrow symbols: \u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193 \u2194 \u2195 \u21d2 \u21d0 \u21d4 \u21a9 \u21aa \u21ba \u21bb \u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc \u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196 Quick Reference: Common Arrow Symbols Symbol Name Unicode \u2192 Right Arrow U+2192 \u2190 Left Arrow U+2190 \u2191 Up Arrow U+2191 \u2193 Down Arrow U+2193 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow U+2194 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow U+2195 \u2197 North East Arrow U+2197 \u2198 South East Arrow U+2198 \u2199 South West Arrow U+2199 \u2196 North West Arrow U+2196 \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow U+21D2 \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow U+21D0 \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow U+21D4 \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow U+21A9 \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow U+21AA \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow U+21BA \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow U+21BB \u27a4 Black Arrowhead U+27A4 \u25b2 Up Triangle U+25B2 \u25bc Down Triangle U+25BC The Fastest Way to Type an Arrow Symbol What you want Best method A basic straight arrow (\u2192 \u2190 \u2191 \u2193) Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste A two-way arrow (\u2194 \u2195) Alt code on Windows, or copy-paste A diagonal arrow (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196) Copy-paste (no simple Alt code) A math\/logic double arrow (\u21d2 \u21d4) Word Unicode, LaTeX command, or copy-paste A curved or circular arrow (\u21ba \u21bb \u21a9 \u21aa) Copy-paste A triangle or block arrow (\u27a4 \u25b2 \u25bc) Copy-paste or Word Unicode An arrow in HTML or web code A named or decimal entity An arrow on iPhone or Android The Symbols section of your emoji keyboard Method 1: Type Arrow Symbols on Windows Using Alt Code Windows has built-in Alt codes for a handful of classic arrows \u2014 the same ones that have shipped with every PC keyboard since the earliest versions of DOS. It only works with the numeric keypad, not the number row above your letters. Turn on Num Lock. Hold down the Alt key. Type the code on the numeric keypad. Release Alt \u2014 the symbol appears. Code Symbol Name Alt+18 \u2195 Up-Down Arrow Alt+23 \u21a8 Up-Down Arrow with Base Alt+24 \u2191 Up Arrow Alt+25 \u2193 Down Arrow Alt+26 \u2192 Right Arrow Alt+27 \u2190 Left Arrow Alt+29 \u2194 Left-Right Arrow Alt+30 \u25b2 Up Triangle Alt+31 \u25bc Down Triangle Diagonal arrows (\u2197 \u2198 \u2199 \u2196), double-line arrows (\u21d2 \u21d4), and curved arrows (\u21ba \u21a9) don’t have simple Alt codes. Use the Word Unicode method or copy-paste for those instead. Method 2: Type Arrow Symbols in Microsoft Word Using Unicode Word can convert a Unicode code into a symbol on the fly. For example, to insert \u21d2, type 21D2, then immediately press Alt+X. Word replaces the code with the \u21d2 symbol. Symbol Name Type this in Word Then press \u2192 Right Arrow 2192 Alt+X \u2190 Left Arrow 2190 Alt+X \u2191 Up Arrow 2191 Alt+X \u2193 Down Arrow 2193 Alt+X \u2194 Left-Right Arrow 2194 Alt+X \u2195 Up-Down Arrow 2195 Alt+X \u2197 North East Arrow 2197 Alt+X \u2198 South East Arrow 2198 Alt+X \u2199 South West Arrow 2199 Alt+X \u2196 North West Arrow 2196 Alt+X \u21d2 Rightwards Double Arrow 21D2 Alt+X \u21d0 Leftwards Double Arrow 21D0 Alt+X \u21d4 Left-Right Double Arrow 21D4 Alt+X \u21a9 Leftwards Hook Arrow 21A9 Alt+X \u21aa Rightwards Hook Arrow 21AA Alt+X \u21ba Anticlockwise Circle Arrow 21BA Alt+X \u21bb Clockwise Circle Arrow 21BB Alt+X Method 3: Insert Arrow Symbols in Word Using the Symbol Menu Click Insert \u2192 Symbol \u2192 More Symbols. Choose a font with broad symbol coverage, like Segoe UI Symbol. 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