Press and hold the Alt key, and using the numeric keypad, type the alt code of the character you wish to type.In other words, ensure that the keys on the numeric keypad are not disabled. It could be Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, or even in your Web browser where text can be typed. First, open up the document where you want to type the arrow symbol.Below is a step-by-step instruction on how to type the arrow symbol anywhere on your Windows PC including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.