Arrow SymbolsCopy and Paste →
Point to the next step, show a direction, or mark a relationship. Browse arrows by shape and direction, then copy the exact character. Diagram arrows and mathematical implication signs can look similar but mean different things.
Right Arrow Symbols
From a plain rightwards arrow to heavier pointers and arrowheads.
Left Arrow Symbols
Left-facing arrows and pointers for going back or pointing to earlier content.
Up, Down & Diagonal Arrows
Vertical, diagonal and two-way direction markers.
Double & Long Arrows
Double-line and extended arrows often used in logic, diagrams and equations.
Curved, Loop & Return Arrows
Turned, circular and hooked arrows for returning, repeating and changing direction.
Arrow Shapes at a Glance
Choose by both direction and intended meaning, especially in equations.
| Arrow | Shape | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| → | Single line | Direction, next step or mapping |
| ⇒ | Double line | Logical implication in context |
| ↔ | Two arrowheads | Two-way direction or relationship |
| ↪ | Hooked arrow | A turn or return in a diagram |
| ⟶ | Long arrow | A longer relation marker in notation |
Using Arrows in Messages & Diagrams
A copied arrow is a character, so it fits inside ordinary text.
Show a sequence
A simple line such as Idea → Draft → Publish stays easy to read. Use one arrow style consistently within the same sequence.
Distinguish direction from logic
→ and ⇒ are different characters. If a course or document uses them for different mathematical relations, keep that notation consistent.
Handle font differences
Long arrows and uncommon pointers may not exist in every font. If a glyph is missing, try →, ←, ↑ or ↓ as widely supported alternatives.
Character references: Arrows, Supplemental Arrows-A, Dingbats. Character names follow the Unicode Character Database.
Related Symbols
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Arrow Symbols FAQ
How do I type a right arrow?
Copy → from the first group. In Word for Windows, typing 2192 and then pressing Alt + X inserts the same Unicode character.
Is → the same as ->?
No. → is one Unicode character, U+2192. The sequence -> contains a hyphen and a greater-than sign. Some code editors draw that sequence as a ligature without changing its underlying text.
Which arrow should I use for a return or reply?
↩ and ↪ are hooked arrows; ↵ is a downwards arrow with a corner leftwards. Choose the direction that makes the diagram or message clear rather than relying on a universal reply meaning.
Can I reverse an arrow after pasting it?
A pasted arrow is text, so changing its direction normally means replacing the character. Use ← instead of →, or choose another direction from the corresponding group.
Can I use these arrows in programming code?
Only where the language accepts that character. A Unicode arrow such as → is different from an ASCII sequence such as ->. Follow the language’s required syntax instead of choosing by appearance.