Arrow Symbols (→)
Arrow symbols are critical visual guides used to represent direction, navigation paths, and logical flow in documentation, programming code, and web interfaces.
Aesthetic Arrow Symbols Combinations
Unicode & Developer Specifications
HTML entities and escape strings for web developers, programmers, and software systems:
| Glyph | Unicode Character Name | Code Point | HTML Entity | CSS Escape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ← | LEFTWARDS ARROW | U+2190 | ← | \2190 |
| → | RIGHTWARDS ARROW | U+2192 | → | \2192 |
| ↑ | UPWARDS ARROW | U+2191 | ↑ | \2191 |
| ↓ | DOWNWARDS ARROW | U+2193 | ↓ | \2193 |
| ↔ | LEFT RIGHT ARROW | U+2194 | ↔ | \2194 |
| ↕ | UP DOWN ARROW | U+2195 | ↕ | \2195 |
| ↖ | NORTH WEST ARROW | U+2196 | ↖ | \2196 |
| ↗ | NORTH EAST ARROW | U+2197 | ↗ | \2197 |
| ↘ | SOUTH EAST ARROW | U+2198 | ↘ | \2198 |
| ↙ | SOUTH WEST ARROW | U+2199 | ↙ | \2199 |
| ↚ | LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE | U+219A | ⅺ | \219A |
| ↛ | RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH STROKE | U+219B | ⅻ | \219B |
| ↜ | LEFTWARDS WAVE ARROW | U+219C | ⅼ | \219C |
| ↝ | RIGHTWARDS WAVE ARROW | U+219D | ⅽ | \219D |
| ↞ | LEFTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW | U+219E | ⅾ | \219E |
| ↟ | UPWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW | U+219F | ⅿ | \219F |
| ↠ | RIGHTWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW | U+21A0 | ↀ | \21A0 |
| ↡ | DOWNWARDS TWO HEADED ARROW | U+21A1 | ↁ | \21A1 |
| ↢ | LEFTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL | U+21A2 | ↂ | \21A2 |
| ↣ | RIGHTWARDS ARROW WITH TAIL | U+21A3 | Ↄ | \21A3 |
| ↤ | LEFTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR | U+21A4 | ↄ | \21A4 |
| ↦ | RIGHTWARDS ARROW FROM BAR | U+21A6 | ↦ | \21A6 |
| ➫ | THREE-D TOP-LIGHTED RIGHTWARDS ARROWHEAD | U+279E | ➞ | \279E |
| ➔ | HEAVY WIDE-HEADED RIGHTWARDS ARROW | U+2794 | ➔ | \2794 |
| ➘ | HEAVY SOUTH EAST-POINTING ARROW | U+2798 | ➘ | \2798 |
| ➙ | HEAVY RIGHTWARDS ARROW | U+2799 | ➙ | \2799 |
| ➚ | HEAVY NORTH EAST-POINTING ARROW | U+279A | ➚ | \279A |
Platform Compatibility & Rendering Guides
This library compiles standard navigational arrows, block indicators, double-headed arrows, and curved shapes. For web developers, these characters provide lightweight alternatives to loading heavy SVG files or icon font libraries, rendering instantly with standard CSS layout rules.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the difference between standard arrow symbols and HTML entities?
The arrow symbol is the literal text character (e.g., →), while the HTML entity (e.g., → or →) is a code snippet used by browsers to print that character. When copying from our tool, you receive the literal character, which is safe to paste into word docs, chats, and code databases alike.
How do I use arrow symbols in command lines or coding?
Arrow symbols are fully supported inside code files (UTF-8 encoded). They are often used as pointer variables, terminal console logs, or inside comment lines to document structural flow without introducing heavy image graphics.