How to type arrows in Word

How to use AutoCorrect to type arrows in Word

One of the fastest ways to type arrows in Word is to use the predefined AutoCorrect shortcuts. If you type a specific sequence of characters, Word automatically converts those characters into arrow symbols. You can draw many different arrow styles using this method.

To type an arrow in Word using AutoCorrect:

1. Move your cursor to the location in the document where you want the arrow to appear.
2. Type one of the following character combinations:
   
3. If you do not want what you type to be corrected to an arrow symbol, press the backspace key on your keyboard will change the arrow back to the symbol you typed.

How to create your own arrow shortcuts in AutoCorrect

If the shortcuts listed above don't produce the type of arrow you want to type, you can set your own AutoCorrect shortcut to insert any type of arrow you want using a combination of characters of your choice.

To create your own shortcut in AutoCorrect:

1. Type the arrow style you want to create a shortcut for using the caret method described below .
2. Select the arrow and copy it by pressing Ctrl C on Windows or Cmd C on Mac.
3. On Windows, click the File menu.
   
4. Select the option from the left menu.
   
5. Select Proofreading.
   
6. Click the AutoCorrect Options button.
   
7. You can access a similar menu on your Mac by going to Word > Preferences and selecting AutoCorrect.
   
8. You will see a list of all current AutoCorrect shortcuts, including the shortcut for the arrow shown above.
   
9. In the Replace box, type the shortcut you want to use.
   
10. Move your cursor to the With box and press Ctrl V on Windows or Cmd V## on Mac #to paste the arrow you copied earlier.
    
Click
11. to add.
    
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12. "OK" and click "OK" again to exit Word Options .
Select where you want the arrow to appear and type the shortcut of your choice.
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Press
14. Spacebar and your text will change to the arrow symbol of your choice.
    
You can repeat these steps for a number of different arrow types. It's a good idea to write down the shortcuts for future reference.

How to use symbols to type arrows in Word

If AutoCorrect arrows are not the type you need, you can use some other arrow types by inserting them as symbols. This gives you a wider range of options, including up and down arrows as well as left and right arrows.

To use symbols to type arrows in Word:

1. Move the cursor to where you want the arrow to appear.
2. Click Insert menu.
   
3. Click on the symbol .
   
4. Select More symbols.
   
5. For normal text, click the subset dropdown.
   
6. Scroll down and select the arrow.
   
7. Select an arrow from the selection.
8. If you need more options, click the Font drop-down menu, scroll down and select Wingdings.
   
9. Scroll through the symbols until you find the arrow symbol.
10. Once you find the arrow you want to use, click on it and then click the Insert button.
    
11. The symbol will now be inserted into your text.
    
12. You can close the Symbols window or select more symbols to insert.

How to type arrows in Word using Unicode or ASCII characters

When you select a symbol using the Symbol tool, some additional information is displayed in the window, including The character code for that specific symbol. You can use this code to insert arrows without opening the "Symbols" window.

To type arrows using Unicode or ASCII characters:

1. Follow the steps in the previous section to open the "Symbols" window and locate Arrow symbol of your choice.
2. Click on the symbol and note the character code and whether the character is from Unicode (hex) or the symbol from ASCII (decimal).
   
3. Close the "Symbols" window and place your cursor where you want the arrow to appear.
4. If the symbol is from a specific font (e.g. Wingdings), select that font in the Home tab.
   
5. For Unicode symbols, type the code you wrote down and then press Alt X. Codes should be converted to relevant symbols.
6. For ASCII symbols, hold down the Alt key and type the character code on the keyboard numeric keypad. The numbers at the top of the keyboard will have no effect.
7. If your keyboard does not have a numeric keypad, you can open the Windows on-screen keyboard and use the numeric keypad above.
8. Release the Alt key. If you entered the correct code, your arrow should appear in your document.

How to type arrows in Word using Formula Mode

Another way to insert arrows in Word is to use Formula Mode. This is a mode that allows you to use mathematical symbols, and there are some shortcuts for inserting arrow symbols.

To type arrows in Word using Formula mode:

1. Place your cursor where you want the arrow to appear.
2. Press Alt = to open equation mode.
   
3. Type backslash, followed by the math autocorrect shortcut, such as uparrow.
   
4. Press Spacebar, the text will be converted into the specified arrow.
   
5. To exit equation mode, press Alt = again and you can continue typing normally.
   

Equation Mode Shortcuts for Microsoft Word

Some useful arrow shortcuts in Equation Mode include:

• Up Arrow ↑
• Up Arrow⇑
• Down Arrow↓
• Down Arrow
• Left Arrow←
• Left Arrow⇐
• Right arrow→
• Right arrow⇒
• Near row↗
• narrow↖
• 西罗↘
• Sparrow↙
• Left and right arrows↔
• Left and left arrows⇔
• Up and down arrows↕
• Up and down arrows⇕
• Left arrows⟸
• Long right arrow⟹

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