Question 1

How do I type an arrow with my keyboard?

Accepted Answer

Windows Alt codes: Alt+26 for →, Alt+27 for ←, Alt+24 for ↑, Alt+25 for ↓ (numeric keypad required). In Word, typing --> autocorrects to an arrow. Everything else here is click-to-copy.

Question 2

What is the arrow symbol used for in notes and documents?

Accepted Answer

→ is shorthand for leads to, becomes, or see also, and it is beloved in meeting notes, flow descriptions, and commit messages. ⇒ often means implies in math and logic.

Question 3

Do these arrows work in social media bios and posts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they are plain Unicode text, so they paste into bios, captions, tweets, and messages on every platform. Heavy decorated arrows may render slightly differently per platform.

Question 4

What is the difference between → and ➜ style arrows?

Accepted Answer

→ is the simple math arrow (U+2192), while ➜ ➤ ➔ are dingbat arrows, bolder pictographic versions from the Zapf Dingbats legacy. Same meaning, different weight; pick the look you want.

Symbol	Name	Windows (Alt code)	Mac	HTML
→	Right arrow	Alt+26	-	→
←	Left arrow	Alt+27	-	←
↑	Up arrow	Alt+24	-	↑
↓	Down arrow	Alt+25	-	↓
⇒	Rightward double arrow	Alt+8658	-	⇒
↔	Left right arrow	Alt+29	-	↔

Arrow Symbols (→ ← ↑ ↓)

How to type these symbols

Arrows for notes, docs, and bios

Picking the right arrow

Frequently asked questions