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Arrow Symbol (→)

The arrow symbol is →. The right arrow shows direction, movement, progression, mapping, or a link from one item to another.

Character
→
Unicode
U+2192
HTML
→

Arrow Symbol Copy and Paste

Select Copy to place the arrow symbol → on your clipboard. Move the cursor to the destination and use Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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Copy the arrow symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy →.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Arrow Symbol?

The right arrow shows direction, movement, progression, mapping, or a link from one item to another.

Navigation

Instructions and workflows

Mathematical mappings

Cause-and-effect notation

How to Type the Arrow Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the arrow symbol without copying it from another page.

Arrow Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2192 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page.

Arrow Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “rightwards arrow.”

Arrow Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the arrow symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Arrow Symbol on Android

Use the copy button on this page, then paste the arrow symbol into the target app. For repeated use, save it as a keyboard text-replacement shortcut.

Arrow Symbol on Chromebook

Use the Copy button to copy →, then press Ctrl+V to paste it. You can also open the Chromebook emoji and symbols picker when it is available in the current app.

Arrow Symbol on Microsoft Word

In Microsoft Word, type 2192 and press Alt+X to convert the code to →. You can also use Insert > Symbol.

Arrow Symbol on Google Docs

Use the Copy button and paste → into Google Docs, or choose Insert > Special characters and search by the symbol name.

Arrow Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the arrow symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2192
Unicode name RIGHTWARDS ARROW
HTML entity →
HTML decimal →
HTML hex →
CSS escape 2192

How to Use and Format the Arrow Symbol

The right arrow → is Unicode U+2192 RIGHTWARDS ARROW. Use it when the direction from the item on the left to the item on the right is meaningful, such as a process step, mapping, limit, or navigation path. It is different from ⇒ and ↦, which have specialized meanings in logic and mapping notation.

Keep spacing consistent with the notation or interface style. In controls, pair an arrow with a visible label or accessible name whenever the arrow alone would not explain the destination or action.

  • Place the source or earlier step on the left and the destination or later step on the right.

  • Use A → B for a general direction or mapping only when that notation matches the subject convention.

  • Do not replace → with ⇒ or ↦ when those symbols have a distinct technical meaning.

  • Use the Unicode arrow rather than the two-character sequence -> when a typographic arrow is required.

  • In navigation controls, include text or an accessible name that identifies the action or destination.

  • Check the interface’s writing direction before assuming that rightward always means forward.

Arrow Symbol Examples

  • Start → Finish
  • Step 1 → Step 2
  • A → B
  • f: A → B
  • x → 0
  • n → ∞
  • Input → Process → Output
  • Home → Settings
  • Continue →
  • Source → Destination

Common Arrow Symbol Mistakes

  • Do not confuse → (U+2192 RIGHTWARDS ARROW) with ⇒, which often has a different logical meaning.
  • Do not confuse → with ↦, which is commonly used for maps-to notation.
  • Do not reverse the arrow direction when the order or direction matters.
  • Do not assume the text sequence -> is the same character as →.
  • Do not use an arrow as the only accessible label for a navigation control.
  • Do not assume rightward always means forward in every writing direction or interface.
  • Do not use → as a greater-than sign.
  • Do not rely on a font-specific arrow image when the Unicode character is intended.

More About the Arrow Symbol

The arrow symbol → is a Unicode text character, not an image. The right arrow shows direction, movement, progression, mapping, or a link from one item to another. Because it remains selectable text, it can be copied into documents, messages, spreadsheets, source code, usernames, captions, and other fields that support Unicode. Its appearance can change with the active font or operating system, while the stored character remains U+2192 (RIGHTWARDS ARROW).

Supporting searches such as “right pointing arrow symbol”, “typing arrow symbol”, and “arrow symbol on keyboard” usually describe the same core task from different angles: identifying the correct character, copying it, or learning how to enter it with a keyboard. This page keeps those intents together so you do not need separate pages for small wording differences. Use the copy control for the fastest method, then check the platform rows when you need a repeatable shortcut on a specific device or app.

Queries such as “down arrow symbol copy and paste” and “back arrow symbol” are covered by the keyboard, application, and character-code sections. The Windows and Mac instructions explain practical input methods, while the Microsoft Word and Google Docs rows cover document editing. Unicode, HTML, hexadecimal, and CSS values are listed separately so developers can insert the exact character without confusing it with a similar-looking mark.

Choose → when its documented meaning matches the surrounding text, and compare the related-symbol links below when another character may be more precise. Spacing and visual style can vary by context, so follow the style guide of the document or platform. For example: Start → Finish

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Arrow Symbol FAQ

What is the arrow symbol?

The arrow symbol is →. The right arrow shows direction, movement, progression, mapping, or a link from one item to another.

How do I copy and paste →?

Select the copy button next to →, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

What is the Unicode for →?

The Unicode code point is U+2192 and its Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS ARROW.

How do I type → on a keyboard?

In Microsoft Word, type 2192 and press Alt + X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map, the Symbols panel, or the copy button on this page. On Mac, Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, then search for “rightwards arrow.”