UNICODE SYMBOL COLLECTION

Arrow symbols to copy and paste

Choose a left, right, up, down, diagonal, double, curved, heavy, or long arrow. Every symbol copies as Unicode text.

Click a character, then paste with Ctrl+V or ⌘V.

Characters 36Groups 6Format Unicode text

QUICK REFERENCE

Find the right character

Basic directions

← ↑ → ↓ ↔ ↕

Clear text arrows for ordinary directions, sequences, and navigation labels.

Diagonal arrows

↖ ↗ ↘ ↙

Northwest, northeast, southeast, and southwest directions.

Double arrows

⇐ ⇑ ⇒ ⇓ ⇔ ⇕

Double-line arrows often used for relationships, implication, or equivalence.

Curved arrows

↩ ↪ ↺ ↻ ⟲ ⟳ ⤴ ⤵

Return, reply, undo, redo, refresh, and turning actions.

Heavy arrows

⬅ ⬆ ➡ ⬇ ➜ ➤

Stronger visual weight for calls to action and directional emphasis.

Long arrows

⟵ ⟶ ⟷ ⟸ ⟹ ⟺

Extended arrows commonly used in mathematical and technical text.

KEYBOARD METHODS

How to type and insert these characters

01 / COPY & PASTE

Select the exact arrow

Choose a symbol above, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on a phone. This is the most dependable method for uncommon arrows.

02 / WINDOWS

Use Character Map or Word

Open Character Map and search a font that includes arrows. In Microsoft Word, type the hexadecimal Unicode value shown in the table and press Alt+X.

03 / MAC

Open Character Viewer

Press Control + Command + Space, search for arrow, and choose a symbol. The available glyphs depend on the selected font.

04 / HTML

Use the character or an entity

Place the Unicode arrow directly in a UTF-8 HTML document, or use its decimal entity. Common arrows also have named entities such as → for →.

UNICODE REFERENCE

Character codes

Character	Name	Group	Unicode	Windows Alt	HTML named	HTML decimal
←	Leftwards arrow	Basic	`U+2190`	Not standard	`←`	`←`
↑	Upwards arrow	Basic	`U+2191`	Not standard	`↑`	`↑`
→	Rightwards arrow	Basic	`U+2192`	Not standard	`→`	`→`
↓	Downwards arrow	Basic	`U+2193`	Not standard	`↓`	`↓`
↔	Left right arrow	Basic	`U+2194`	Not standard	`↔`	`↔`
↕	Up down arrow	Basic	`U+2195`	Not standard	`&varr;`	`↕`
↖	North west arrow	Diagonal	`U+2196`	Not standard	`&nwarr;`	`↖`
↗	North east arrow	Diagonal	`U+2197`	Not standard	`&nearr;`	`↗`
↘	South east arrow	Diagonal	`U+2198`	Not standard	`&searr;`	`↘`
↙	South west arrow	Diagonal	`U+2199`	Not standard	`&swarr;`	`↙`
⇐	Leftwards double arrow	Double	`U+21D0`	Not standard	`⇐`	`⇐`
⇑	Upwards double arrow	Double	`U+21D1`	Not standard	`&uArr;`	`⇑`
⇒	Rightwards double arrow	Double	`U+21D2`	Not standard	`⇒`	`⇒`
⇓	Downwards double arrow	Double	`U+21D3`	Not standard	`&dArr;`	`⇓`
⇔	Left right double arrow	Double	`U+21D4`	Not standard	`⇔`	`⇔`
⇕	Up down double arrow	Double	`U+21D5`	Not standard	`&vArr;`	`⇕`
↩	Leftwards arrow with hook	Curved	`U+21A9`	Not standard	Not listed	`↩`
↪	Rightwards arrow with hook	Curved	`U+21AA`	Not standard	Not listed	`↪`
↺	Anticlockwise open circle arrow	Curved	`U+21BA`	Not standard	Not listed	`↺`
↻	Clockwise open circle arrow	Curved	`U+21BB`	Not standard	Not listed	`↻`
⟲	Anticlockwise gapped circle arrow	Curved	`U+27F2`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟲`
⟳	Clockwise gapped circle arrow	Curved	`U+27F3`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟳`
⤴	Arrow curving upwards	Curved	`U+2934`	Not standard	Not listed	`⤴`
⤵	Arrow curving downwards	Curved	`U+2935`	Not standard	Not listed	`⤵`
⬅	Leftwards black arrow	Heavy	`U+2B05`	Not standard	Not listed	`⬅`
⬆	Upwards black arrow	Heavy	`U+2B06`	Not standard	Not listed	`⬆`
➡	Rightwards black arrow	Heavy	`U+27A1`	Not standard	Not listed	`➡`
⬇	Downwards black arrow	Heavy	`U+2B07`	Not standard	Not listed	`⬇`
➜	Heavy round-tipped rightwards arrow	Heavy	`U+279C`	Not standard	Not listed	`➜`
➤	Black rightwards arrowhead	Heavy	`U+27A4`	Not standard	Not listed	`➤`
⟵	Long leftwards arrow	Long	`U+27F5`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟵`
⟶	Long rightwards arrow	Long	`U+27F6`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟶`
⟷	Long left right arrow	Long	`U+27F7`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟷`
⟸	Long leftwards double arrow	Long	`U+27F8`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟸`
⟹	Long rightwards double arrow	Long	`U+27F9`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟹`
⟺	Long left right double arrow	Long	`U+27FA`	Not standard	Not listed	`⟺`

For ordinary writing, copy and paste the character itself. Use an HTML entity only in HTML source. A listed Windows Alt code requires a numeric keypad and may depend on the active character set.

USAGE GUIDE

Choose an arrow by meaning and weight

The basic arrows ←, ↑, →, and ↓ are the safest choices for ordinary text. Bidirectional arrows ↔ and ↕ show movement or a relationship in both directions.

Double arrows such as ⇒ and ⇔ often carry established mathematical meanings. Curved arrows can suggest reply, return, undo, redo, or refresh. Heavy arrows create emphasis but may render as emoji on some platforms.

Unicode defines the character, while the selected font controls its exact shape, thickness, and alignment. Test the pasted arrow in the destination before relying on it in a user interface or technical document.

A text arrow is not always an interface control

A Unicode arrow can communicate direction in text, but it does not automatically create a clickable button or accessible label. In an interface, use semantic controls and visible text or an accessible name instead of relying on the symbol alone.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions about Arrow symbols

What are the four basic arrow symbols?

The four basic directional arrows are left ←, up ↑, right →, and down ↓.

Why does an arrow look like an emoji?

Some platforms give certain arrows an emoji-style presentation. The operating system, font, app, and nearby variation selectors can affect the appearance.

What is the difference between → and ⇒?

→ is a single-line rightwards arrow. ⇒ is a rightwards double arrow and often represents implication in mathematics or logic.

Can I use arrow symbols in HTML?

Yes. Use the character directly in a UTF-8 document or a numeric entity such as → for →. Common arrows also have named entities.

Related character pages

References: Unicode Arrows chart, Unicode Supplemental Arrows-A chart, Microsoft character code guidance.