Arrow Symbols
Copy a direction arrow. Compare double arrows and arrowheads below.
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Copy an arrow symbol
14 symbols + 5 combinations
→ is Rightwards Arrow (U+2192), while ←, ↑, and ↓ point in the other main directions. ⇒ is a separate double arrow, and ➤ is an arrowhead. These are copied text characters: adding one beside a word does not turn that word into a clickable link.
Tap Copy for the original text. Paste into your profile or message, then make it your own.
Straight and two-way arrows
Horizontal and vertical directions, including two-ended arrows. Pair a direction with a clear word or label.
Diagonal arrows
Choose by visible direction. A diagonal can suggest a direction, but it does not create navigation or a link.
Double arrows and decorative arrowheads
Separate characters with different line weights and shapes. Keep mathematical notation consistent when using ⇒ or ⇐ in a formula.
Arrow labels and short paths
Original editable text examples. Replace the sample labels; these values contain words and spaces as well as an arrow.
Arrow Symbols: names, Unicode, and HTML codes
Match the character to its name before copying. HTML codes are for website source; paste the symbol itself into a bio or message.
| Symbol | Unicode name or sequence | Code points | HTML | Usage or appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| → | Rightwards arrow | U+2192 | → | A single arrow pointing right. |
| ← | Leftwards arrow | U+2190 | ← | A single arrow pointing left. |
| ↑ | Upwards arrow | U+2191 | ↑ | A single arrow pointing up. |
| ↓ | Downwards arrow | U+2193 | ↓ | A single arrow pointing down. |
| ↔ | Left right arrow | U+2194 | ↔ | An arrow with heads at both horizontal ends. |
| ↕ | Up down arrow | U+2195 | ↕ | An arrow with heads at both vertical ends. |
| ↗ | North east arrow | U+2197 | ↗ | A diagonal pointing toward the upper right. |
| ↘ | South east arrow | U+2198 | ↘ | A diagonal pointing toward the lower right. |
| ↙ | South west arrow | U+2199 | ↙ | A diagonal pointing toward the lower left. |
| ↖ | North west arrow | U+2196 | ↖ | A diagonal pointing toward the upper left. |
| ⇒ | Rightwards double arrow | U+21D2 | ⇒ | A rightward double-line arrow; a mathematical meaning needs its surrounding notation. |
| ⇐ | Leftwards double arrow | U+21D0 | ⇐ | A leftward double-line arrow, distinct from ←. |
| ➜ | Heavy round-tipped rightwards arrow | U+279C | ➜ | A heavier decorative rightward arrow. |
| ➤ | Black rightwards arrowhead | U+27A4 | ➤ | A filled arrowhead, rather than a long arrow with a shaft. |
On a small screen, scroll the table sideways to compare the codes.
Choose a direction before choosing a style
For a reading path, → makes a simple left-to-right sequence. For a note pointing to a following paragraph, ↓ can be paired with details below. ↔ has two heads and is visually different from two separate arrows.
⇒ and ⇐ are double-arrow characters. Their official names describe their shapes; a particular logical or mathematical meaning depends on the notation used in the surrounding explanation.
A Unicode arrow and a typed arrow are different copy values
→ is one character, U+2192. The typed form -> consists of a hyphen-minus and greater-than sign. They may serve a similar visual purpose, but copying one does not produce the other.
Use -> when your destination specifically requires ordinary ASCII text. Choose → when the field accepts the character and you prefer one arrow glyph. Do not silently swap arrow forms in code or formulas that have defined syntax.
Keep link and navigation text understandable
An arrow pasted into a bio is text. A link needs an actual URL or a link feature supplied by the app. Writing portfolio ↗ beside an unlinked word does not create a destination.
When adding a decorative arrow to a real link, keep a useful label such as View projects. The words should describe the destination without requiring the reader to interpret a symbol alone.
Sources and references
Character names follow Unicode 18.0. The arrow labels and reading-path examples are original editable text by SnakeBaby; they are not universal mathematical definitions.
How this collection is maintained
We check the copied directions and character names, separate arrowheads from shafted arrows, and distinguish plain text from interactive links. No claim is made that copying a glyph creates a link or preserves a mathematical expression's meaning without context.
Published by SnakeBaby. Report an example or explanation that needs correcting.
How to use these
- Choose the exact character or combination and tap Copy. Labels and reference codes are not part of the copied text.
- Paste into a supported text field with Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command. Replace any sample words with your own.
- Preview the saved text. Font differences and narrow fields can change the appearance or cause a longer combination to wrap.
Platform notes
- A message, bio, display name, and unique account handle can have different character rules. Check the exact destination field.
- Text glyphs depend on the font; emoji artwork depends on the app or operating system. Copying preserves characters, not this page's colors or drawing.
- A missing-glyph box can indicate that the needed font is unavailable. Try a simpler character or another font where the app allows it.
Examples in context
Quick FAQ
Which arrow points to the right?
→ is Rightwards Arrow, U+2192. ➜ is a heavier rightward arrow, while ➤ is a rightward arrowhead. Choose the actual copy value rather than assuming every right-pointing shape is the same character.
Is → the same as ->?
No. → is one Unicode character. -> contains two ASCII characters, a hyphen-minus and greater-than sign. Their appearance and behavior in code or text processing can differ.
What is the difference between → and ⇒?
→ is Rightwards Arrow and ⇒ is Rightwards Double Arrow. The second has a double-line design. A mathematical meaning such as implication depends on the surrounding notation rather than the character name alone.
Does ↗ create an external link?
No. ↗ is a text character named North East Arrow. It can appear beside a link as a visual cue, but the actual destination must be added through the app's link feature or a URL.