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Right Arrow Symbol (→)
Copy the Right Arrow symbol → to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does → mean?
The right arrow is the most common arrow in science. It is the reaction arrow in chemical equations (2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O), means “tends to” in limits (x → 0), denotes a function’s domain and codomain (f: A → B) and, in logic, material implication. Its official Unicode name is RIGHTWARDS ARROW.
Codes and properties
| Character | → |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | RIGHTWARDS ARROW |
| Code point | U+2192 |
| Decimal | 8594 |
| Unicode block | Arrows |
| HTML entity | → · → · → |
| CSS | \2192 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2192 |
| Python | \u2192 or \N{RIGHTWARDS ARROW} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 86 92 |
| LaTeX | \rightarrow |
How to type →
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste → anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2192then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2192; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “rightwards arrow”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2192, then Space. - HTML:
→renders as →. - LaTeX:
\rightarrowin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type → on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2192 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy → from this page.
What is the HTML code for →?
Use → or → (hex) or → (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for →?
Use \rightarrow in math mode.