U+2192 · Arrows

Right Arrow →

The right arrow → shows direction, progression, or cause and effect. It is used in chemistry for reactions, in math for functions and limits, and in logic for implication. Writers use it for shorthand like “Paris → London” and for step-by-step menu paths, such as Settings → Privacy, making it one of the most versatile arrows.

WindowsAlt 26

UnicodeU+2192

HTML→

→U+2192

Character codes

Unicode code point	`U+2192`
Decimal	`8594`
HTML named entity	`→`
HTML (hex)	`→`
HTML (decimal)	`→`
CSS	`\2192`
JavaScript	`\u2192`
Python	`\u2192`
UTF-8 bytes	`E2 86 92`
UTF-16	`2192`
URL-encoded	`%E2%86%92`

Character details

Official name	RIGHTWARDS ARROW
Unicode block	Arrows
General category	Math Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero category	Arrows
Emoji	No

How to type →

Windows

Hold Alt and type 26 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 26 uses the code page 437.
In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2192 then press Alt + X.
Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “rightwards arrow”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “rightwards arrow”, and double-click the result.
With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2192.

iPhone & Android

Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “rightwards arrow” or enter U+2192.
HTML: → or →
Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8594)

Examples

Paris → London → Berlin
Settings → Privacy → Location
2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
f: ℝ → ℝ

Good to know

Don’t mix it up: It is often confused with the long rightwards arrow ⟶ (U+27F6) and the heavy wide-headed arrow ➔ (U+2794).

Tip: In chemistry and math, use → rather than a typed -> so the arrow is recognized as a single symbol.

Display: the character itself is always the same code point, but its shape comes from the font on the device showing it. If you see an empty box, the font lacks this glyph—the text is still correct.