How to insert arrows in Google Docs easily

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Arrows in Google Docs can enhance your documents and draw attention to specific elements or information. You can insert arrows in Google Docs using the below two methods.
1. Using Drawing option
2. Using Special character option
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Arrows in Google Docs can enhance your documents and draw attention to specific elements or information. You can insert arrows in Google Docs using the below two methods.

1. Using Drawing option
2. Using Special character option

Quick Guide

If you need a quick guide, follow the below steps from the top menu

“Insert” > “Drawing” > “New” > “Shape” > “Arrows” > “Save and close”

Option 1: Insert arrows in Google docs using Drawing

Step 1: Insert the required arrow drawing

1. Open your Google Docs, go to the top menu
2. Select “Insert” > “Drawing” > “New”
3. Select “Shape” > “Arrows”
4. Select the arrow icon from the list as per your requirement

Step 2: Customize the arrow

1. Once you select the icon, draw the arrow by holding your mouse’s left key.
2. Adjust the size as per your requirement. Note that you can adjust the size after saving also.
3. Change the color from the Fill color icon and change the border width from the border width icon as shown below.

Option 2: Insert arrow in Google Docs using Special Character

Step 1:

1. Go to the top menu in your Google Docs.
2. “Insert” > “Special characters”

3. Click once on the arrow icon from the list as per your requirement and click “x” on the top right of the box to close and return to your document.
4. You can change and size of the arrow as you do for normal texts as shown below.

Note: By default Symbol and Arrows will be selected when you open the Special characters tab. You can also search with “arrows” in the search icon.

Conclusion

Arrows can be a effective tool, whether you want to indicate direction, highlight key points, or create flowcharts and diagrams, knowing how to insert arrows can be a useful skill. In this guide, we have explored two methods for adding arrows to your Google Docs, providing you with the tools to visually communicate your ideas effectively.

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