Black Medium Down-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol
⯆ is a black medium down-pointing triangle centred (U+2BC6) used to indicate downward direction or selection.
U+2BC6
⯆ (U+2BC6) is a bold down-pointing triangle symbol. It’s commonly used as a compact visual cue for direction, navigation, or to emphasize a downward action. Use it anywhere text symbols are supported, including design mockups and UI notes.
Black Medium Down-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol Meaning
⯆ is a filled (black) medium triangle pointing down, with the point centered. In practice, it often communicates “down,” “scroll down,” “go to the next/lower item,” or “confirm a downward action.” Because it’s a strong, high-contrast shape, it can also function as a visual marker in lists or as a simple status indicator (for example, sorting descending or showing an expanded “downward” state). The symbol’s meaning is usually context-driven, but the downward direction and emphasis are the most common interpretations.
Common uses
- •Indicating scroll down or “next section” in text-based instructions
- •Marking descending order in lists (e.g., highest to lowest) in documentation
- •Representing a dropdown or expanded state in simple UI mockups
- •Adding directional cues in diagrams or step-by-step guides written in text
- •Highlighting a “move down” action in captions, workflows, or forms
Examples
⯆ Black Medium Down-Pointing Triangle Centred
- ⯆Scroll down ⯆ to view more results.
- ⯆Priority: High → Low ⯆
- ⯆Select an option and expand details ⯆.
- ⯆Step 2: Move down the list ⯆.
- ⯆Sorted descending by value ⯆.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BC6 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯆ | |
| HTML Code | ⯆ | |
| CSS | \2BC6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11206 | |
| Decimal | 11206 |
How to type Black Medium Down-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol (⯆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11206 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BC6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BC6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bc6, 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 does ⯆ mean?
⯆ is a black medium down-pointing triangle centred. Most often it visually indicates “down,” such as scroll-down, a dropdown/expanded state, or moving to a lower item.
How do I copy ⯆ reliably in code?
You can copy the character directly, or use its escapes: HTML entity is ⯆ and CSS escape is \\2BC6 (JavaScript: \\u{2BC6}).
Does ⯆ have multiple meanings?
Yes, context matters. The most common meaning is downward direction. In UI and documentation it can also suggest descending sort order or a downward expansion state.
Will ⯆ display correctly on all devices?
It depends on font support for Unicode U+2BC6. If it doesn’t render, consider using a common fallback like ▼ or ▾, or provide an alternative graphic.