Arrows that mean something
Some arrows carry fixed meanings worth respecting: → maps to "goes to / becomes" (A → B), ⇒ is logical implication in math ("if…then"), ⇔ is equivalence, ↺ and ↻ are undo/redo and refresh, ↩ is "reply" and Enter, ⤴ is "see above" or trending up. Using ⇒ as a decorative bullet works fine socially — just know a mathematician reads it as a claim.
Arrows as list markers and CTAs
The heavy arrows ➤ ➜ ➔ make the strongest bullet points and call-to-action markers: "➤ Link in bio" outperforms a plain dash visually in cramped mobile layouts. For step flows, chain with spacing: Plan → Build → Ship. The curved ↳ is the de-facto "nested reply / sub-item" marker in threads and note apps — ↳ like so.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type an arrow like → with my keyboard?
Windows Alt codes: Alt+26 (→), Alt+27 (←), Alt+24 (↑), Alt+25 (↓) on the numeric keypad. Mac has none built in — use the character picker or copy from here. Many chat apps also auto-convert -> into →.
What's the difference between → and ⇒?
Single-stroke → is a general pointer ('goes to'); double-stroke ⇒ is formal logical implication. In casual text they're interchangeable pointers; in math and CS they are not.
Which arrow should I use for 'link in bio'?
The heavy ➤ or ➜ draw the most attention at small sizes. Emoji arrows (⬆️) work too but render at emoji scale — the text arrows keep your line compact.
What is the ↳ arrow used for?
Indicating a nested item or reply: threads, outline notes, and code comments use ↳ to say 'this belongs under the line above.' Its mirror ↰ and cousins ↱ ↲ cover other corners.