Keyboard Alt Codes & Unicode Details
Need to type these symbols directly using physical keyboard shortcuts on Windows? Use the following Alt Code chart:
| Symbol | Name | Windows Alt Code | Unicode Hex | HTML Entity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| → | Rightwards Arrow | Alt + 26 | U+2192 |
→ |
| ← | Leftwards Arrow | Alt + 27 | U+2190 |
← |
| ↑ | Upwards Arrow | Alt + 24 | U+2191 |
↑ |
| ↓ | Downwards Arrow | Alt + 25 | U+2193 |
↓ |
| ↔ | Left Right Arrow | Alt + 29 | U+2194 |
↔ |
| ↕ | Up Down Arrow | Alt + 18 | U+2195 |
↕ |
| ➔ | Heavy Rightwards Arrow | Alt + 10132 | U+2794 |
➔ |
| ➜ | Round-Tipped Rightwards Arrow | Alt + 10140 | U+279C |
➜ |
| ➤ | Black Rightwards Arrowhead | Alt + 10148 | U+27A4 |
➤ |
| ↳ | Downwards Arrow with Tip Rightwards | Alt + 8627 | U+21B3 |
↳ |
About Arrow Symbols
Arrow symbols are the internet's most effective directional call-to-action tools. Content creators, copywriters, and marketers use arrows to direct visual dwell time toward links in bio, video subscriptions, and crucial post headers.
How to Copy and Paste on Mobile & Desktop
- Click or Tap: Click any symbol tile in the grid above to copy it instantly to your clipboard.
- Combine in Tray: Click multiple symbols to automatically collect them in the bottom floating tray.
- Paste Anywhere: Open Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, or games like PUBG and paste directly.
💡 Pro Tip for Social Media Bios
Using these symbols at the start of bullet points increases scannability by up to 40% compared to plain dashes or asterisks.
Frequently Asked Questions
The downward-curved elbow arrow (↳) and heavy right pointer (➤) are proven to generate the highest visual contrast when placed directly above a link in an Instagram or TikTok bio.
On Windows, hold Alt and type: Alt + 26 for right (→), Alt + 27 for left (←), Alt + 24 for up (↑), and Alt + 25 for down (↓).
Yes! Unicode directional arrows are encoded in the Arrows block (U+2190–U+21FF) and Dingbats block (U+2700–U+27BF), supported natively by iOS, Android, and Windows.