Make an Arrow in Windows
You can make an arrow using a keyboard shortcut on Windows, but you’ll need either a numeric keypad or the NumLock key. The NumLock key can typically be found on the upper right of the keyboard or attached to a Function key depending on your keyboard.
Use the Character Map
If you don’t have a numeric keypad or the NumLock key, you can insert an arrow symbol using the Character Map on Windows.
Up arrow: 24Down arrow: 25Right arrow: 26Left arrow: 27
Make an Arrow on Mac
Unlike Windows, Mac doesn’t offer a shortcut for making an arrow with your keyboard. However, you can use the Character Viewer to insert an arrow into your document, note, or email. To speed up the process, you can check the box for Advanced view at the bottom, enter “arrow” into the Search for box, and click Search.
Make an Arrow on Android
If you’re typing on your Android device and need an arrow, you’ll be happy to know that the keyboard can accommodate you quite easily. You’ll then see a large collection of arrows on the right sectioned by direction including right, left, up, down, double-sided arrows, and miscellaneous options.
Make an Arrow on iPhone
On an iPhone, you use the emoji keyboard to place an arrow. Tap to insert the one you want into your document.
