Unicode: How to create arrows - examples and tips

Special symbols can be used to deliberately emphasize and set the scene for text passages. Arrows are especially popular for this purpose, and they come in quite a few designs. Read how to create arrows using Unicode.

Nearly endless possibilities: The choice of Unicode arrows is more than sufficient.

We have explained the Unicode system and how to use it in this guide. With this basic knowledge, you can easily insert arrows.

Unicode: Arrows available in a large selection

First, some examples of popular variants that are often used:

• You create a normal arrow to the right () with Unicode number U+2192.
• In the opposite direction, so to the left (←), it goes with U+2190.
• Double arrows (⇉ and ⇇) listen to the numbers U+21C9 and U+21C6.

You can get a more detailed overview, for example, on this Wikipedia page. There it becomes clear in how many partly also special designs there are arrows. Whether for continuous text, scientific diagrams or any other content, you will always find a suitable symbol.