Arrow Symbol →
The rightwards arrow → points readers toward links, lists and calls to action. It is a single text character that renders identically across devices.
- Unicode
- U+2192
- HTML entity
- →
- Category
- arrows
About the arrow symbol
→ (U+2192, RIGHTWARDS ARROW) is part of the original arrows block added in Unicode 1.1. It signals direction, progression or 'see next'.
Arrows are layout workhorses: they act as bullets, separators between bio lines, and pointers before 'click the link' style CTAs.
Where people use it
New video ↓
→ Pricing → FAQ → Contact
2024 → 2025 glow up
Idea → Build → Launch
Variations & look-alikes
Same family, different flavors. Text versions inherit your font color; emoji versions always render as images.
How to Use
Copy the arrow
Use the copy button beside → above.
Choose the right direction
Browse the arrows category for ← ↑ ↓ and double-stroke variants like ⇒.
Structure your text
Place arrows at line starts to build clean, aligned lists in bios and posts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do arrows count toward character limits?expand_more
Yes, each arrow counts as one character just like a letter. They are efficient ways to add visual structure.
Which arrow is best for Instagram bios?expand_more
→ ➜ and ↓ are the most reliable. Fancy emoji arrows can render differently on Android and iOS.