red triangle pointed down Emoji
A red downward-pointing triangle used to signal “down,” “decrease,” or a warning-style visual cue.
U+1F53B
The 🔻 symbol is a red triangle pointed down. It’s commonly used as a clear visual indicator in text, UI, and posts. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode, HTML, and code escapes.
red triangle pointed down Emoji Meaning
🔻 (Unicode U+1F53B) is the “Red Triangle Pointed Down.” Most people use it as a downward indicator: for example, showing that something is decreasing, dropping, or moving down. It can also work as a quick “attention” marker, since the red color and pointed shape tend to stand out visually. In interfaces and documents, it may be placed next to metrics, buttons, or headings to suggest a collapsed section or a downward direction. Exact meaning depends on the surrounding text, but the strongest, most common interpretation is “down” or “decrease.”
Common uses
- •Indicating a downward trend in charts, stats, or performance summaries
- •Marking “collapse” or “show less” actions in UI or documentation
- •Labeling directions like “go down,” “downstairs,” or “lower level” in guides
- •Highlighting decreases (prices, quantities, risks) in alerts or announcements
- •Creating bold visual separators in social posts or formatted messages
Examples
🔻 Red Triangle Pointed Down
- 🔻Sales this week are down 🔻 compared to last week.
- 🔻Tap to collapse details 🔻.
- 🔻Lower pressure level: 🔻 (follow the instructions below).
- 🔻Price dropped 🔻—new offers start today.
- 🔻Scroll down 🔻 to view the full checklist.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+1F53B | |
| HTML Entity | 🔻 | |
| HTML Code | 🔻 | |
| CSS | \1F53B | |
| Decimal | 128315 |
How to type red triangle pointed down Emoji (🔻)
On Windows
In Word, type 1F53B then press Alt + X. Or open the emoji picker with Windows key + period.
On Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer and search for the character.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 1f53b, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy 🔻 with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What is the Unicode for 🔻?
The symbol 🔻 is Unicode U+1F53B.
How do I use 🔻 in HTML?
Use the HTML entity 🔻.
How do I write 🔻 in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\1F53B. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F53B}.
What does 🔻 usually mean?
It most often suggests “down” or “decrease,” and it can also draw attention like an alert-style visual marker depending on context.