Arrow Symbols → — All Unicode Arrow Characters to Copy & Paste
Arrow symbols are among the most functionally important Unicode characters, used for navigation, direction, flowcharts, mathematical notation, and decorative design. Unicode includes over 100 arrow characters, from simple directional arrows to ornate decorative arrows, covering every possible use case in documents, presentations, and digital design.
Basic Directional Arrows
The four basic directional arrows are: → Right Arrow (U+2192), ← Left Arrow (U+2190), ↑ Up Arrow (U+2191), and ↓ Down Arrow (U+2193). These are the most commonly used arrow symbols in documents, presentations, and user interfaces. The ↔ Left Right Arrow (U+2194) indicates bidirectional movement or comparison. The ↕ Up Down Arrow (U+2195) indicates vertical bidirectionality.
Diagonal arrows include ↗ North East Arrow (U+2197), ↘ South East Arrow (U+2198), ↙ South West Arrow (U+2199), and ↖ North West Arrow (U+2196). These are used in charts, maps, and directional indicators.
Decorative and Specialty Arrows
The ➤ Black Right-Pointing Pointer (U+27A4) is a bold, filled arrow used for emphasis and bullet points. The ➜ Heavy Round-Tipped Rightwards Arrow (U+279C) is a rounded, elegant arrow popular in presentations. The ⇒ Rightwards Double Arrow (U+21D2) indicates logical implication in mathematics and logic. The ⇔ Left Right Double Arrow (U+21D4) represents logical equivalence.
Curved arrows like ↩ Leftwards Arrow with Hook (U+21A9, the "return" symbol) and ↪ Rightwards Arrow with Hook (U+21AA) are used in UI design and text editing. The ↺ Anticlockwise Open Circle Arrow (U+21BA) and ↻ Clockwise Open Circle Arrow (U+21BB) represent rotation and refresh.
Common Usage Scenarios
In documents and presentations, → is used to show progression ("Step 1 → Step 2 → Step 3"). In mathematics, → indicates a function mapping (f: A → B). In chemistry, → shows a reaction direction. In social media bios, → is used as a stylish separator or to point to a link ("→ Link in bio"). In flowcharts, arrows show process flow and decision paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type an arrow symbol?
On Windows, use Win+. to open the emoji picker and search "arrow." On Mac, use Ctrl+Cmd+Space. In Word, type the Unicode code point (e.g., 2192) then press Alt+X for →. Many keyboards also have dedicated arrow keys (↑↓←→) for cursor navigation, though these are different from the Unicode arrow symbols.
What is the HTML code for an arrow?
The HTML entity for → (right arrow) is → or →. For ← (left arrow): ← or ←. For ↑ (up arrow): ↑ or ↑. For ↓ (down arrow): ↓ or ↓. You can also paste the Unicode character directly into HTML.
Related Symbol Collections
See also: Math Symbols for mathematical notation, Bullet Point Symbols for list decoration, Check Mark Symbols for ✓✔ verification symbols, and Aesthetic Symbols for decorative use.