forward arrow

Progress indicator symbol

A forward arrow is a symbol (→ or ▶) indicating direction, progression, or the next item in a sequence.

In software interfaces, the forward arrow navigates to the next page, advances through history, or proceeds to the following step: Click the forward arrow to continue.

On media players, it skips ahead.

In text, forward arrows show logical progression or causation: heat → expansion.

Related
  • nextImmediately following in sequence
  • advanceMove or progress forward
  • proceedMove forward, continue
  • rightMorally proper or entitled
  • progressMovement toward improvement

continue · navigation · user interface · click · button · call to action · play · skip · ahead · one step ahead · direction · pointer · cursor · chevron · send · submit · go · onward

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Opposites
direction

forward arrowleft arrow

Symbol pointing westward

navigational action

forward arrowback button

Webpage reversal control

undo button · rewind button · home button

Family

forward, arrow, ward, wards, forwards, forwarded, forwarding, forwarder, arrows

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