Black Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol
◂ is a small, solid triangle pointing left, often used as a navigation or direction indicator.
U+25C2
The symbol ◂ is known as the Black Left-Pointing Small Triangle. It’s a geometric shape used to indicate “left” or to point backward. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Black Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol Meaning
◂ (BLACK LEFT-POINTING SMALL TRIANGLE) visually represents direction to the left. Because it’s solid and compact, it’s commonly used in UI and text to suggest moving back, returning, or navigating to a previous item. In documents and designs, it can act like a minimal arrowhead without the extra length of a full arrow. The meaning is usually practical rather than symbolic: it signals leftward motion, “previous,” or “go back” in menus, lists, breadcrumbs, and compact labels.
Common uses
- •Back or previous links in websites and apps
- •Breadcrumb or trail indicators (e.g., “section ◂ parent”)
- •List item markers where a left-pointing cue is preferred over bullets
- •Timeline or step indicators showing direction or progression back
- •Lightweight labels in designs, icons, and mockups where space is limited
Examples
◂ Black Left-Pointing Small Triangle
- ◂Back ◂
- ◂Previous item ◂
- ◂Return to list ◂
- ◂Chapter ◂ Introduction
- ◂← Previous (◂) navigation
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25C2 | |
| HTML Entity | ◂ | |
| HTML Code | ◂ | |
| CSS | \25C2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9666 | |
| Decimal | 9666 |
How to type Black Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol (◂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9666 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25C2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25C2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25c2, 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 Left-pointing Small Triangle symbol mean?
◂ (BLACK LEFT-POINTING SMALL TRIANGLE) visually represents direction to the left. Because it’s solid and compact, it’s commonly used in UI and text to suggest moving back, returning, or navigating to a previous item. In documents and designs, it can act like a minimal arrowhead without the extra length of a full arrow. The meaning is usually practical rather than symbolic: it signals leftward motion, “previous,” or “go back” in menus, lists, breadcrumbs, and compact labels.
What is the Unicode name of ◂?
◂ is named BLACK LEFT-POINTING SMALL TRIANGLE, with code point U+25C2.
How do I copy ◂ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◂ (as provided).
Can I use ◂ in CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\25C2. JavaScript escape: \\u{25C2}.
Is ◂ meant to be an arrow or a bullet?
It’s typically used as a compact left-direction indicator (arrow-like). It can also function as a stylistic marker in lists depending on your layout.