Every arrow symbol, with its name
What each arrow symbol means
- → Right arrow
- A rightward-pointing arrow used to show direction, movement or a step from one thing to the next. It is often read as "leads to" or "next".
- ← Left arrow
- A leftward-pointing arrow used to show direction, a previous step or going back.
- ⇒ Double right arrow
- A double-lined rightward arrow, used in logic to mean "implies" and generally to show a strong "leads to".
How to type arrows
The fastest way is to tap a symbol above and paste it. Some have keyboard shortcuts: → is Alt+26 on Windows, ← is Alt+27 on Windows and ↑ is Alt+24 on Windows.
Each symbol page has copy buttons and step-by-step instructions for Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android and more.
Questions
How do I copy a arrow symbol?
Tap any symbol above and it goes straight to your clipboard. Paste it anywhere that accepts text.
Do arrows work on phones?
Most do. A few symbols look different or show a box on older devices or in apps that lack the font. Each symbol page notes where it has been tested.