directional arrow

Shows which way

A directional arrow is an arrow symbol indicating which way to go or look.

Directional arrows appear on road signs, in buildings, on maps, and in user interfaces to guide movement or attention: Follow the directional arrows to the exit.

The term distinguishes navigational arrows from decorative ones or those used in other contexts like mathematics.

Related
  • pointerReference to memory location
  • cursorOn-screen position indicator
  • compassDevice showing cardinal directions
  • northArctic-facing cardinal direction
  • signpostRoadside directional guide

road sign · one way · turn signal · left turn · right turn · navigate · point the way · indicator · left · right · up · down · chevron · caret · pointing · guide · trajectory · path

Categories
Opposites
shape and form

directional arrowdot

Small circular mark

point · circle · spot · blob · square

communicative function

directional arrowplace holder

Temporary position marker

fixed point · stop sign · waypoint · anchor point

directionality

directional arrowdot

Small circular mark

location pin · crosshairs · bullseye

Family

direction, directionally, direct, directly, director, directory, directive, indirect, indirectly

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G