The arrow emoji is also known as the direction, next, forward, or pointer emoji. This emoji is used to indicate direction, movement, or pointing toward something important.
It is commonly used in messages, captions, and social media posts to show progress or a step-by-step process, or to draw attention to content. Use it when guiding someone, providing navigation, or highlighting what follows.
Arrow emojis are widely used to represent direction, movement, navigation, guidance, and progress. From the simple right arrow ➡️ to the looping arrow 🔁, these emojis help us to visually show steps and instructions or to highlight important points in conversations, guides, and social media posts.
Below, you’ll find a complete list of arrow emojis, their meanings, Unicode details, and easy copy-and-paste options.
Arrow Emoji Copy & Paste
| Name | Unicode Version | Codepoint | Emoji Copy & Paste |
|---|---|---|---|
| Right Arrow | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 27A1 | ➡️ |
| Left Arrow | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 2B05 | ⬅️ |
| Up Arrow | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 2B06 | ⬆️ |
| Down Arrow | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 2B07 | ⬇️ |
| Left-Right Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2194 | ↔️ |
| Up-Down Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2195 | ↕️ |
| Up-Left Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2196 | ↖️ |
| Up-Right Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2197 | ↗️ |
| Down-Right Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2198 | ↘️ |
| Down-Left Arrow | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 2199 | ↙️ |
| Shuffle Tracks Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F500 | 🔀 |
| Repeat Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F501 | 🔁 |
| Repeat Single Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F502 | 🔂 |
| Counterclockwise Arrows Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F504 | 🔄 |
| Clockwise Arrows Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F503 | 🔃 |
| Upwards Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F53C | 🔼 |
| Downwards Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F53D | 🔽 |
| Fast-Forward Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23E9 | ⏩ |
| Fast-Reverse Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23EA | ⏪ |
| Fast Up Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23EB | ⏫ |
| Fast Down Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23EC | ⏬ |
| Reverse Button | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 25C0 | ◀️ |
| Play Button | Unicode 4.0 (2003) | 25B6 | ▶️ |
| Up-Pointing Triangle | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 25B2 | ▲ |
| Down-Pointing Triangle | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 25BC | ▼ |
| Next Track Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23ED | ⏭ |
| Previous Track Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23EE | ⏮ |
| Play or Pause Button | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 23EF | ⏯ |
| Top Arrow | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F51D | 🔝 |
| End Arrow | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F51A | 🔚 |
| Back Arrow | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F519 | 🔙 |
| Soon Arrow | Unicode 6.0 (2010) | 1F51C | 🔜 |
| Right Arrow Curving Left | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 21A9 | ↩️ |
| Right Arrow Curving Right | Unicode 1.1 (1993) | 21AA | ↪️ |
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Usage of Arrow Emojis
Navigation & Directions → Arrows like ➡️ ⬅️ ⬆️ ⬇️ are used for maps, movement, and guiding steps.
Social Media Posts → People use ⬇️ to ask followers to “check below” or ⬆️ to highlight content above.
Music & Media Controls → Emojis like ⏩ ⏪ 🔁 🔂 are often used for play, pause, shuffle, or repeat.
Progress & Motivation → ⬆️ 🔝 show growth, success, or moving forward.
Casual Conversations → 🔙 🔚 🔜 are fun ways to indicate time or sequence.
Similar Emojis
- 👆 Backhand Index Pointing Up — 👆
- 👇 Backhand Index Pointing Down — 👇
- 👉 Backhand Index Pointing Right — 👉
- 👈 Backhand Index Pointing Left — 👈
- 🖕 Middle Finger — 🖕
- ☝️ Index Pointing Up — ☝️
The Arrow emoji family is widely used for directions, navigation, and highlighting important points in digital communication. The ➡️ Right Arrow is especially popular in guides, step-by-step tutorials, and call-to-action posts, making it one of the most practical emojis in the Symbols category.