Enter the following arrow in Word - how it works

You can use a follow-up arrow in Word to make connections clear. You can read how to enter the arrow in our practical tip.

Shortcut: Follow arrow in Word

You can enter a follow-up arrow with a simple key sequence.

• Enter "->" on the keyboard. Word automatically changes the input to a follow-up arrow.
• If Word does not automatically change the characters to an arrow, you must first activate the auto correction. The instructions describe how to deactivate the option, but undoing it works accordingly.

In the next tip, we'll show you how to use the keyboard to write a check mark symbol.