Right arrow symbols
The right arrow symbol → is the internet’s “this way” sign — it moves readers through steps, points at the next button and turns plain lists into journeys. Copy the whole family here: the plain arrow, the double, the heavy, the long and the decorative, each with its Unicode name and the jobs it does best.
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Which right arrow fits?
| Arrow | Character | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| → | Simple, universal | Everyday text, steps, “leads to” in notes and formulas |
| ⇒ | Double, logical | Implication in maths and logic: “therefore, it follows” |
| ➜ ➔ | Heavy, bold | Buttons, banners and headings that must be seen from across the room |
| ⟶ | Long | Reactions and mappings where the distance itself carries meaning |
| ➤ ➳ | Decorative | Bullets, bios and lists that want a styled pointer, not a plain one |
Direction is the arrow’s whole job, and right is the reading direction of most of the web — which is why → became the default gesture for “continue”. In interfaces it promises motion: whatever sits at the arrow’s tip is what happens next.
How to type a right arrow
| Platform | Method |
|---|---|
| Windows (Word) | Type 2192 then Alt + X; or hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad for a legacy code page arrow |
| Mac | No built-in shortcut — use the Character Viewer (search “rightwards arrow”) or copy from here |
| HTML | Numeric code 8594, or the “rarr” entity name (ampersand + rarr;) |
| LaTeX | \rightarrow for →, \Rightarrow for ⇒ |
Explore more
The other directions live on the up arrow symbol and down arrow symbol pages, the full compass gathers in the arrow symbols collection, and the double arrow’s logic work is explained with the math symbols.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard right arrow symbol?
→ (U+2192, “rightwards arrow”) — the one every font carries and every reader understands. Reach for the heavier or longer forms only when the design needs emphasis; for plain text, → is never wrong.
What does ⇒ mean in maths?
Implication: the left statement forces the right one. “x = 2 ⇒ x² = 4” reads “x equals 2 implies x squared equals 4”. The single arrow → in maths usually means “tends to” or a function’s destination instead.
How do I make a right arrow on the keyboard?
The typed shortcut most people know is two characters: hyphen then greater-than, ->, which many apps (chat, docs, Markdown tools) auto-convert into →. For the real character everywhere else, copy it from the grid above — it pastes as a single true symbol.
Can I use ➤ as a bullet?
Yes — it is a classic list marker in bios, menus and feature lists. Keep one style per list: mixing ➤, → and • in the same list looks untidy, while a single repeated arrow reads as a designed system.