Arrows in TikZ
Master arrow tips, styles, and customization in TikZ for professional diagrams.
Basic Arrow Syntax
Add arrows to lines using the arrow tip specifiers in square brackets:
For modern, customizable arrows, use the arrows.meta library: \usetikzlibrary{arrows.meta}
Arrow Tips (Basic)
Common arrow tip styles without libraries:
| Syntax | Description |
|---|---|
-> | Standard arrow tip |
->> | Double arrow tip |
-| | Bar (perpendicular line) |
-o | Circle tip |
-* | Filled circle tip |
-stealth | Stealth fighter style |
-latex | LaTeX style arrow |
Modern Arrows with arrows.meta
The arrows.meta library provides highly customizable arrow tips:
Customizing Arrow Size
Control arrow tip dimensions with parameters:
Arrow Tip Styles
Modify the appearance of arrow tips:
Multiple Arrow Tips
Combine multiple arrow tips on a single line:
Arrow Positioning
Control where the arrow tip ends:
Curved Arrows
Add arrows to curved paths:
Global Arrow Settings
Set default arrow styles for your entire document:
Arrows in Flowcharts
Common arrow patterns for diagrams:
Next Steps
Continue exploring TikZ features:
- Colors and Styles - Color your arrows and lines
- Flowcharts - Complete flowchart tutorial
- Nodes and Labels - Add labels to arrows
Arrows in TikZ
Master arrow tips, styles, and customization in TikZ for professional diagrams.
Basic Arrow Syntax
Add arrows to lines using the arrow tip specifiers in square brackets:
For modern, customizable arrows, use the arrows.meta library: \usetikzlibrary{arrows.meta}
Arrow Tips (Basic)
Common arrow tip styles without libraries:
| Syntax | Description |
|---|---|
-> | Standard arrow tip |
->> | Double arrow tip |
-| | Bar (perpendicular line) |
-o | Circle tip |
-* | Filled circle tip |
-stealth | Stealth fighter style |
-latex | LaTeX style arrow |
Modern Arrows with arrows.meta
The arrows.meta library provides highly customizable arrow tips:
Customizing Arrow Size
Control arrow tip dimensions with parameters:
Arrow Tip Styles
Modify the appearance of arrow tips:
Multiple Arrow Tips
Combine multiple arrow tips on a single line:
Arrow Positioning
Control where the arrow tip ends:
Curved Arrows
Add arrows to curved paths:
Global Arrow Settings
Set default arrow styles for your entire document:
Arrows in Flowcharts
Common arrow patterns for diagrams:
Next Steps
Continue exploring TikZ features:
- Colors and Styles - Color your arrows and lines
- Flowcharts - Complete flowchart tutorial
- Nodes and Labels - Add labels to arrows