Black Medium Up-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol
⯅ is a centered black medium up-pointing triangle used as a visual arrow or indicator.
U+2BC5
The symbol ⯅ is a solid, centered up-pointing triangle. It’s commonly used when you want a clear “up” or “go” visual without adding text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode values in code.
Black Medium Up-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol Meaning
⯅ (BLACK MEDIUM UP-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED) is a black, solid triangle pointing upward. Visually, it suggests movement or direction upward, so it’s often used like an arrowhead in interfaces, lists, or headings. Because it is a triangle (not a chevron), it can feel more minimal and “indicator-like” than a classic ↑ character. The “centred” description refers to its centered placement relative to its shape, which can be useful when aligning icons. In practice, people use it as a compact marker for navigation, sorting or status cues (e.g., “up” or “increase”), and as an emphasis glyph in text.
Common uses
- •Use as a minimal up-direction indicator in UI text and buttons
- •Add a compact marker for lists (e.g., “up next” or “top”)
- •Represent sorting or comparison cues where “ascending” is indicated
- •Decorate headings or callouts to draw attention to upward movement or priority
- •Create simple arrows/icons in chat or comments without images
Examples
⯅ Black Medium Up-Pointing Triangle Centred
- ⯅Up next ⯅
- ⯅Sort: ascending ⯅
- ⯅Scroll to top ⯅
- ⯅Priority level up ⯅
- ⯅Top result ⯅
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BC5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯅ | |
| HTML Code | ⯅ | |
| CSS | \2BC5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11205 | |
| Decimal | 11205 |
How to type Black Medium Up-pointing Triangle Centred Symbol (⯅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11205 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BC5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BC5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bc5, 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 the Black Medium Up-pointing Triangle Centred symbol mean?
⯅ (BLACK MEDIUM UP-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED) is a black, solid triangle pointing upward. Visually, it suggests movement or direction upward, so it’s often used like an arrowhead in interfaces, lists, or headings. Because it is a triangle (not a chevron), it can feel more minimal and “indicator-like” than a classic ↑ character. The “centred” description refers to its centered placement relative to its shape, which can be useful when aligning icons. In practice, people use it as a compact marker for navigation, sorting or status cues (e.g., “up” or “increase”), and as an emphasis glyph in text.
What is the Unicode name of ⯅?
Its Unicode name is “BLACK MEDIUM UP-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED.”
How do I copy the symbol ⯅?
Copy the character directly from this page. For code use, you can also use the provided Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS forms.
What is the Unicode code point for ⯅?
The Unicode code point is U+2BC5.
How can I use ⯅ in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
HTML: ⯅ | CSS escape: \\2BC5 | JavaScript: \\u{2BC5}.