Arrow Symbol Shortcut (→ ← ↑ ↓)
To type arrows: on Windows hold Alt and type 26 for →, 27 for ←, 24 for ↑, 25 for ↓ (numeric keypad). On Mac copy the arrow below or open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search "arrow".
| Action | Mac | Windows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right arrow → | copy / ⌃⌘Space | Alt+26 | |
| Left arrow ← | copy / ⌃⌘Space | Alt+27 | |
| Up arrow ↑ | copy / ⌃⌘Space | Alt+24 | |
| Down arrow ↓ | copy / ⌃⌘Space | Alt+25 |
Arrow symbols on Mac vs Windows
On Windows, hold Alt and type a number on the numeric keypad: Alt+26 for right →, Alt+27 for left ←, Alt+24 for up ↑, Alt+25 for down ↓. On a Mac there are no default Option keys for arrows — copy the arrow you need above, or open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space (Control+Command+Space) and search "arrow".
Arrows in text, Word and chat
Many apps auto-convert typed sequences: in Word, typing --> becomes → with AutoCorrect on. No number pad on a laptop? Use Win+. on Windows for the emoji panel and search "arrow", or just copy the → ← ↑ ↓ above — they paste into any document, spreadsheet or chat.
FAQ
What is the arrow symbol shortcut?
On Windows hold Alt and type 26 (→), 27 (←), 24 (↑) or 25 (↓) on the numeric keypad. On Mac copy the arrow from this page or open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search "arrow".
How do I type a right arrow → on a laptop?
Copy the → above, or on Windows press Win+. for the emoji panel and search "arrow". In Word, typing --> auto-converts to → when AutoCorrect is on.
How do I type arrows on a Mac?
There is no default Option key for arrows. Copy the arrow you need from this page, or open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space (Control+Command+Space) and search "arrow".