How to Add an Arrow in Google Docs

3 easy ways – Drawing, Alt Code & Special Characters

– Go to Insert → Drawing → +New – Select Shape → Arrow – Draw, customize & click Save and Close

Drawing Tool Method

Click on the "Insert" > "Drawing" located in the top toolbar of your Google Docs document. This will open a dropdown menu with various options.

In the Google Drawings editor, click on the "Shapes"> "Arrows" icon located in the top toolbar. Select the arrow shape from the list of shapes and drag it onto the canvas.

After selecting the arrow, draw the arrow in the canvas. – Hold Alt + 26 → → – Alt + 27 → ← – Alt + 24 → ↑ – Works only with Numpad

Use Alt Codes

Customize the arrow size, color, and direction by clicking on it. Then click "Save and Close" to insert the arrow into your Google Docs document

Adding an arrow to your Google Docs document is a simple process that can help you communicate your ideas more effectively