Arrow Symbol Collection | Direction, Decorative & Unicode Arrow Signs

Browse hundreds of common and special arrow symbols, neatly categorized for one-click copying – ideal for design, copywriting, and messaging

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Currently showing: All Arrows (93 symbols total)

All Arrows Arrow Details 93

SymbolName / DescriptionCommon UsageAction
Leftwards ArrowBack, return, move left
Upwards ArrowIncrease, up, top
Rightwards ArrowForward, next, point
Downwards ArrowDecrease, down, bottom
Left Right ArrowHorizontal, resize width
Up Down ArrowVertical, resize height
North West ArrowUpper left, back to top left
North East ArrowUpper right, diagonal up
South East ArrowLower right, diagonal down
South West ArrowLower left, diagonal down left
Leftwards Double ArrowLogical left, emphasize left
Upwards Double ArrowLogical up, emphasize up
Rightwards Double ArrowLogical implication, next
Downwards Double ArrowLogical down, emphasize down
Left Right Double ArrowEquivalence, bidirectional logic
Up Down Double ArrowVertical equivalence
North West Double ArrowDouble upper left
North East Double ArrowDouble upper right
South East Double ArrowDouble lower right
South West Double ArrowDouble lower left
Leftwards White ArrowEmphasize left move
Upwards White ArrowEmphasize up move
Rightwards White ArrowEmphasize right move
Downwards White ArrowEmphasize down move
Long Leftwards ArrowMathematics, long left
Long Rightwards ArrowMathematics, long right
Long Left Right ArrowMathematics long bidirectional
Anticlockwise Open Circle ArrowRefresh, undo rotation
Clockwise Open Circle ArrowRefresh, redo rotation
Anticlockwise Gapped Circle ArrowCycle, refresh
Clockwise Gapped Circle ArrowCycle, refresh
Leftwards Arrow with LoopReturn with loop
Rightwards Arrow with LoopForward with loop
Upwards Arrow with Tip LeftwardsBack to top hook
Upwards Arrow with Tip RightwardsForward hook
Rightwards Arrow with Corner DownwardsLine break, next line
Downwards Arrow with Corner LeftwardsCarriage return, enter
Anticlockwise Top Semicircle ArrowTurn back, undo
Clockwise Top Semicircle ArrowTurn back, redo
Upwards Arrow with Double StrokePage up
Downwards Arrow with Double StrokePage down
Leftwards Dashed ArrowWeak direction, dashed
Upwards Dashed ArrowWeak direction
Rightwards Dashed ArrowWeak direction
Downwards Dashed ArrowWeak direction
Black Up-Pointing TrianglePlay up, expand
White Up-Pointing TriangleExpand, math
Black Up-Pointing Small TriangleExpand small icon
White Up-Pointing Small TriangleExpand small icon
Black Right-Pointing TrianglePlay, forward
White Right-Pointing TrianglePlay, forward
Black Right-Pointing Small TriangleList prefix
White Right-Pointing Small TriangleList prefix
Black Down-Pointing TriangleDropdown, decrease
White Down-Pointing TriangleDropdown
Black Down-Pointing Small TriangleDropdown menu
White Down-Pointing Small TriangleDropdown menu
Black Left-Pointing TriangleBack, previous
White Left-Pointing TriangleBack
Black Left-Pointing Small TriangleReturn list
White Left-Pointing Small TriangleReturn list
Black Right-Pointing PointerFast forward
Black Left-Pointing PointerFast backward
Leftwards Arrow with HookReturn, undo
Rightwards Arrow with HookForward, line break
Upwards Arrow with Tip RightwardsBack to top, curve up
Downwards Arrow with Tip LeftwardsLine break, curve down
Downwards Arrow with Corner LeftwardsEnter, confirm new line
Heavy Wide-Headed Rightwards ArrowEmphasize point, list decoration
Heavy South East ArrowEmphasize lower right
Heavy Rightwards ArrowEmphasize point
Heavy Round-Tipped Rightwards ArrowList, emphasis
Triangle-Headed Rightwards ArrowThin emphasis
Heavy Triangle-Headed Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Heavy Dashed Triangle-Headed Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Black Rightwards ArrowCommon emphasis, emoji style
Three-D Top-Lighted Rightwards ArrowheadDecoration
Three-D Bottom-Lighted Rightwards ArrowheadDecoration
Black Rightwards ArrowheadPlay, emphasis
Heavy Black Curved Downwards and Rightwards ArrowEmphasize turn
Heavy Black Curved Upwards and Rightwards ArrowEmphasize turn
Squat Black Rightwards ArrowEmphasis
Heavy Concave-Pointed Black Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Right-Shaded White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Left-Shaded White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Back-Tilted Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Front-Tilted Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Heavy Lower Right-Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Heavy Upper Right-Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Notched Lower Right-Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Notched Upper Right-Shadowed White Rightwards ArrowDecoration
Circled Heavy White Rightwards ArrowDecoration

Arrow Symbol Collection: Your Ultimate Guide to Arrow Signs and Unicode Arrows

This arrow symbol collection currently includes 93 distinct arrow symbols, encompassing right arrows, left arrows, double arrows, curved arrows, cyclic symbols, upward signs, and downward signs. Whether you need a forward arrow symbol, a down arrow character, or an increase arrow symbol, this page offers a complete resource for copying and pasting arrows in one click.

Basic Directional Arrows (10 symbols) – Left, Right, Up, Down Arrows

Symbol Examples: ← ↑ → ↓ ↔ ↕ ↖ ↗ ↘ ↙
Includes:right arrowleft arrowup arrowdown arrowupward arrowdownward arrowup down left right
Common Usage: These fundamental single-line arrows are used for pointing, navigation, step-by-step instructions, and interface design. They are the most universally recognized arrow signs, perfect for any context where direction needs to be communicated clearly.

Double Line & Logic Arrows (17 symbols) – Heavy, Bidirectional Arrow Signs

Symbol Examples: ⇐ ⇑ ⇒ ⇓ ⇔ ⇕ ⇖ ⇗ ⇘ ⇙ ⇦ ⇧ ⇨ ⇩ ⟵ ⟶ ⟷
Includes:double arrowbidirectional arrowstraight arrow
Common Usage: Double or thick arrow styles are ideal for logical derivations, equivalence relations (⇔ means equivalent to), emphasizing operations, or mathematical formulas. They convey a stronger, more formal directional emphasis than standard arrows.

Special Decorative Arrows (18 symbols) – Cycle, Return, Refresh Symbols

Symbol Examples: ↺ ↻ ⟲ ⟳ ↫ ↬ ↵ ⇞ ⇟ ⇠ ⇡ ⇢ ⇣
Includes:arrow shapepointing arrowside arrow
Common Usage: This set includes refresh and cycle arrows (↺↻), carriage return (↵), page up/down (⇞⇟), and dashed arrows. They are widely used in UI interactions, text editors, and special notifications, providing versatile arrow shapes for any design need.

Triangle & Play Arrows (18 symbols) – Media Control and Arrow Icons

Symbol Examples: ▲ △ ▶ ▷ ▼ ▽ ◀ ◁ ► ◄ ▸ ▹ ▾ ▿
Includes:next arrow iconarrow icon
Common Usage: Solid and hollow triangles serve as media control symbols (play, pause, fast forward), dropdown menu indicators, list prefixes, and expand/collapse toggles. They are among the most recognized arrow icons in digital interfaces.

Curved & Return Arrows (5 symbols) – Turn, Undo, Enter Symbols

Symbol Examples: ↩ ↪ ⤴ ⤵ ↵
Includes:arrow pointingreturn symbol
Common Usage: These arrows feature a bent or curved shape, representing return (↩ undo), line break (↵ enter), and turning (⤴ upward curve). They appear frequently in keyboard shortcuts, chat interfaces, and document editing for indicating backward or forward flow.

Heavy & Serif Arrows (25 symbols) – Decorative Arrow Vectors for Design

Symbol Examples: ➔ ➘ ➙ ➜ ➝ ➞ ➟ ➠ ➡ ➢ ➣ ➤ ➥ ➦ ➧ ➨ ➩ ➪ ➫ ➬ ➭ ➮ ➯ ➱
Includes:arrow vectorarrow drawingarrow font
Common Usage: Highly decorative arrow variants with serifs, bold strokes, and tail effects. These are perfect for list icons, emphasis markers, and visual separators. Their unique arrow shapes make them popular for logo design and graphic projects.

How to Use This Arrow Symbol Collection

  • Click the Copy button next to any symbol to copy both the arrow and its name to your clipboard instantly, solving the common question of how to type an arrow symbol on a keyboard.
  • All symbols are standard Unicode characters, supported across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. You can use them directly in messaging apps, Word, PowerPoint, code editors, and more.
  • Use the category filter above to quickly locate specific arrow types, whether you need an arrow pointing down symbol, a forward arrow, or a bidirectional arrow sign.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to copy and paste an arrow symbol?

Simply browse this arrow symbol collection and click the "Copy" button on any arrow you like. The symbol and its name are copied together. This method is the fastest arrow copy and paste solution available, eliminating the need to memorize arrow alt codes or search through character maps.

How can I type a right arrow symbol on my keyboard?

If you need an arrow on keyboard regularly, you can use arrow alt codes (like Alt+26 for →) or copy from this page. For mobile users, long-pressing certain keys sometimes reveals arrow emoticons, but the easiest universal method is to keep this arrow symbol copy and paste resource bookmarked for quick access to all arrow signs.

What is the Unicode character for a right arrow?

The standard right arrow Unicode is U+2192 (→). This page includes many other right arrow variants with different Unicode values, such as ⇒ (U+21D2) and ➔ (U+2794). Searching for "rightarrow" or "arrow to the right" often leads users here to explore the full range of arrow symbols available.

Where can I find arrow PNG images or vector files?

While this page provides text-based Unicode arrow symbols, many designers also seek arrow PNG images or arrow vectors for graphic projects. Unicode arrows work perfectly for web content and documents, but for high-resolution arrow icon design needs, you can use these symbols as references to create custom arrow shapes in design software.

Why is the arrow emoji different from a text arrow symbol?

Arrow emojis (like ➡️) are rendered as colorful graphics by operating systems, while text arrow symbols are monochromatic characters. Both types are included here. If you need an arrow emoji copy paste option, look for the emoji-style entries. For professional documents, a straight arrow text symbol is usually more appropriate.

How do I insert an up arrow symbol in a document?

You can copy the up arrow symbol (↑) from this page and paste it into any document. This supports common needs like the up arrow copy paste workflow. Alternatively, some word processors allow you to insert symbols directly, but using our arrow symbol copy paste approach is the simplest method across all platforms.

What does a red arrow icon typically mean?

A red arrow icon often signifies a downward trend, decrease, or alert in data visualization, while a green arrow icon indicates growth or an increase. Understanding arrow icon meaning helps in selecting the right symbol for your context, whether you need a pointing arrow for a presentation or a decorative arrow sign for social media.

Can I use these arrow symbols for commercial design projects?

Yes, standard Unicode arrow characters are universally free to use. Whether you need an arrow logo concept, an arrow font for a website, or an arrow vector style reference, these symbols provide a solid foundation. For complex arrow drawing work, you might trace these shapes to create custom arrow images.