Arrow characters cover every direction, ← → ↑ ↓, plus diagonals, double lines (⇒) and two-headed variants. They point readers through steps, show flow in diagrams and replace clumsy "->" text with a real glyph. Copy any from the keys below; in Word, type the code shown and press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Leftwards Arrow | U+2190 · Word: 2190 Alt+X · ← |
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| Rightwards Arrow | U+2192 · Word: 2192 Alt+X · → |
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| Upwards Arrow | U+2191 · Word: 2191 Alt+X · ↑ |
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| Downwards Arrow | U+2193 · Word: 2193 Alt+X · ↓ |
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| Left-Right Arrow | U+2194 · Word: 2194 Alt+X · ↔ |
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| Rightwards Double Arrow | U+21D2 · Word: 21D2 Alt+X · ⇒ |
02 Characters in this set
03 FAQ
How do I type an arrow like → or ←?
Copy it from the keys above, or in Word type the code then Alt+X, 2192 for →, 2190 for ←, 2191 for ↑, 2193 for ↓. On Mac, the Character Viewer has an Arrows category.
What is the difference between → and ⇒?
→ (U+2192) is a single-line arrow used for general direction. ⇒ (U+21D2) is a double-line arrow, common in logic and maths for "implies". Copy whichever your context needs.
Is the → arrow the same as typing -> ?
No, "->" is two separate characters (hyphen and greater-than). → is one real arrow character that stays intact when copied, aligns on the line, and is read as an arrow by screen readers.