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How to Type a Right Arrow Symbol (→)

There's no dedicated Alt code or Option shortcut for →: the easiest method is to copy it directly below, or use the Word trick (2192 then Alt+X).

Right Arrow
U+2192
Word (anywhere) 2192, Alt+X
Unicode code point U+2192
HTML entity →

FAQ

How do I type → on Windows?

There's no classic Alt code for →. Use the Word trick (2192 then Alt+X), open the symbol panel with Windows+. and search "arrow", or copy the symbol directly from this page. In Word, typing --> also often auto-converts to → as you keep typing.

How do I type → on Mac?

There's no dedicated Option shortcut. Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search "right arrow", or copy the symbol directly from above.

How do I insert → in Word or Google Docs?

In Word, type 2192 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into →. In Google Docs, go to Insert > Special characters and search "arrow".

What is the HTML code for the right arrow?

The HTML entity is → (or the numeric code →) — use it directly in your source code.

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