Directional arrow

An arrow form with a shaft and tip appears in the image.

Visual traits

• shaft
• tip
• directionality

Expected changes

• An arrow form with a shaft and tip is more likely to appear

Definition

A directional arrow is a visual symbol with a shaft and tip that indicates direction. It does not determine a specific direction, movement, speed, UI function, cultural meaning, or text.

In more detail

It is treated as a graphic form that indicates direction. It is distinct from depicting movement, giving an instruction, or supplying written information.

Includes

• A directional symbol with a shaft and tip

Excludes

• A specific direction, movement, speed, UI function, cultural meaning, or text

What this does not imply

• A specific direction, movement, speed, UI function, cultural meaning, or text

Variability

Arrow direction, thickness, position, and count can be adjusted separately.

Usage

• Use it as a directional symbol with a shaft and tip

Distinguish similar expressions

• Specify a particular direction or function separately

Typical uses

• Add an arrow form that indicates direction to an image

Possible failure modes

• It becomes fixed as text or a UI control symbol