How to type → on Android
Need right arrow (→) (→) on Android? The fastest path is to copy the character below and paste it into any app. We also list the system shortcut, HTML entity and Unicode codepoint so you can choose what fits your workflow on Android.
Copy → on Android
Set up your Android keyboard
- Open Settings → System → Languages & input → On-screen keyboard.
- Pick Gboard (or your keyboard app) → Languages → Add keyboard.
- Choose your language and select a layout.
- Switch input languages with the globe icon or by swiping the spacebar.
Switch keyboards on Android
On Android, tap the globe key on the on-screen keyboard to switch between installed layouts.
HTML entity
→
→
Unicode codepoint
U+2192
Frequently asked questions
What is the fastest way to type → on Android?
Tap Copy above and paste → wherever you need it on Android. The character is already in the right encoding and works in any app.
Does Android have a built-in shortcut for →?
Sometimes. Android can usually produce → via the system shortcut shown above; if your keyboard layout doesn't include it, copy-paste is universal.
Why does → sometimes show as a box on Android?
The font in your app doesn't include →. Switch to a Unicode-complete font such as Noto, Arial Unicode MS or the Android default system font.
Can I add → to autocorrect on Android?
Yes. Most modern versions of Android let you create a text replacement (e.g. "xarrow-right") that expands to →.