Diamond With Right Half Black Symbol
⬗ is a diamond-shaped arrow-like glyph: a diamond with the right half black.
U+2B17
⬗ (U+2B17) is a compact arrow-style symbol often used to add direction or visual emphasis in text. It’s handy for labels, UI callouts, and lightweight decorative icons. Below you’ll find practical uses, copy options, and related symbols.
Diamond With Right Half Black Symbol Meaning
The symbol ⬗ is named “Diamond with Right Half Black” (Unicode U+2B17). Visually, it resembles a diamond form with a black right half, making it useful as a directional or status-like marker in compact layouts. In practice, people use it to suggest “pointing,” “progress,” or “attention” without the weight of a full arrow. Because it’s an arrow-category glyph, it often appears in quick UI annotations, small icons in text, and typographic decorations where a simple, distinctive mark is preferred over arrows or chevrons.
Common uses
- •UI and app labels to indicate a specific direction or step in a flow
- •Decorative list markers for sections that need a compact visual bullet
- •Text-based diagrams or schematics where a small arrow-like symbol fits
- •Design mockups and wireframes needing a subtle directional accent
- •Social posts or slides where you want a distinct marker without using an emoji
Examples
⬗ Diamond with Right Half Black
- ⬗Step ⬗: Review the settings and confirm.
- ⬗Go ⬗ to continue the form.
- ⬗Options ⬗ Active profile, ⬗ Default theme.
- ⬗Route A ⬗ Route B: compare results.
- ⬗Tip ⬗ Keep labels consistent across screens.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B17 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬗ | |
| HTML Code | ⬗ | |
| CSS | \2B17 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11031 | |
| Decimal | 11031 |
How to type Diamond With Right Half Black Symbol (⬗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11031 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B17 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B17. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b17, 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 Diamond With Right Half Black symbol mean?
The symbol ⬗ is named “Diamond with Right Half Black” (Unicode U+2B17). Visually, it resembles a diamond form with a black right half, making it useful as a directional or status-like marker in compact layouts. In practice, people use it to suggest “pointing,” “progress,” or “attention” without the weight of a full arrow. Because it’s an arrow-category glyph, it often appears in quick UI annotations, small icons in text, and typographic decorations where a simple, distinctive mark is preferred over arrows or chevrons.
What Unicode character is ⬗?
⬗ is “DIAMOND WITH RIGHT HALF BLACK” with Unicode code point U+2B17.
How can I copy ⬗ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⬗
How do I reference ⬗ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape sequence: \\2B17
How do I reference ⬗ in JavaScript?
Use the JavaScript escape form: \\u{2B17}