Arrows

How to type Left arrow (←)

Copy the character, or use the shortcut that matches your keyboard and app.

Windows

Hold Alt and type 27 on the numeric keypad.

Mac

Character Viewer → arrow

Microsoft Word

Type 2190 then Alt + X

Google Docs

Insert → Special characters → arrow

How to insert it

Copy

Click the keycap, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V.

Alt code

Num Lock on, hold Alt, type 27, release Alt.

Code

Use the Unicode, HTML, CSS, or JS value below in documents and stylesheets.

Unicode
U+2190
HTML decimal
←
HTML hex
←
CSS
\2190
JavaScript
\u{2190}
Alt code
Alt + 27

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