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Arrow Symbols - Copy and Paste Arrow Text Symbols
Our arrow symbol collection gives you instant access to every arrow character available in Unicode. Whether you need a simple right arrow → for directions, a double arrow ⇒ for emphasis, or decorative triangle pointers ▶► for navigation, every symbol copies to your clipboard with a single click. No apps, extensions, or special keyboards needed.
How Arrow Symbols Work
Arrow symbols are Unicode text characters that represent directional pointers. Because they are standardized Unicode characters, not images or icons, they work in any text field on any platform. When you copy an arrow symbol from this page and paste it into a social media post, email, document, or message, it displays as clean text that every device can render. The basic arrows block (U+2190 to U+21FF) was part of Unicode 1.1 released in 1993, and supplementary arrows have been added in subsequent versions for an ever-growing collection.
Types of Arrow Symbols
Basic Arrows include the four cardinal direction arrows ← ↑ → ↓ plus diagonals ↖ ↗ ↘ ↙ and bidirectional arrows ↔ ↕. These are the most universally supported and commonly used arrow characters.
Double Arrows like ⇐ ⇑ ⇒ ⇓ feature two parallel lines, giving them a bolder, more emphatic appearance. In mathematics, ⇒ represents logical implication, while ⇔ represents equivalence (if and only if).
Curved Arrows include hook arrows ↩ ↪, semicircle arrows ↶ ↷, and circular arrows ↺ ↻. These are ideal for representing undo/redo, return, refresh, and cyclical concepts.
Triangle Arrows are solid and outline triangle-shaped pointers like ▶ ◀ ▲ ▼. These are popular in media player interfaces, menus, dropdown indicators, and navigation elements.
Mathematical Arrows serve specialized roles in formal notation, including harpoon arrows ↼⇀, arrows with strokes ↚↛, and arrows from bar ↦.
Common Uses for Arrow Symbols
- Call-to-action buttons - Draw attention with ➤ or ➔ next to links
- Social media bios - Create visual flow and navigation in profiles
- Text directions - Point users to important content or links
- Lists and menus - Replace bullet points with arrow indicators
- Process flows - Show steps with → between stages
- Mathematical notation - Use ⇒ for implication and ⇔ for equivalence
- Navigation design - Indicate expandable sections and dropdown menus
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