Black Right-pointing Triangle Symbol
A solid black triangle pointing to the right, often used as a play or proceed indicator.
U+25B6
▶ (U+25B6) is the BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE. It’s a simple geometric symbol that clearly signals direction or an action. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript forms.
Black Right-pointing Triangle Symbol Meaning
The black right-pointing triangle ▶ most commonly communicates “go,” “proceed,” or “start.” Because it points to the right, it’s frequently used in user interfaces to indicate navigation to the next step or to move forward in a sequence. In media contexts, it’s also used as a play-style cue in places where a full play button icon is unnecessary. In plain text, it can act as a bullet-like marker for steps, links, or highlighted items, helping readers recognize interactive or forward-moving content quickly. As a geometric shape, it maintains a clean, minimal look across many fonts.
Common uses
- •Play/proceed indicator in simple UI text prompts and labels
- •Next-step markers in instructions or numbered steps
- •Link or call-to-action decoration in menus and lists
- •Forward navigation glyphs in chats, logs, or timelines
- •Directional accents in diagrams or inline captions
Examples
▶ Black Right-Pointing Triangle
- ▶Press ▶ to start
- ▶Step 1: ▶ Open the settings
- ▶Continue ▶
- ▶Watch ▶ now
- ▶Next ▶
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B6 | |
| HTML Entity | ▶ | |
| HTML Code | ▶ | |
| CSS | \25B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9654 | |
| Decimal | 9654 |
How to type Black Right-pointing Triangle Symbol (▶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9654 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25b6, 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 Right-pointing Triangle symbol mean?
The black right-pointing triangle ▶ most commonly communicates “go,” “proceed,” or “start.” Because it points to the right, it’s frequently used in user interfaces to indicate navigation to the next step or to move forward in a sequence. In media contexts, it’s also used as a play-style cue in places where a full play button icon is unnecessary. In plain text, it can act as a bullet-like marker for steps, links, or highlighted items, helping readers recognize interactive or forward-moving content quickly. As a geometric shape, it maintains a clean, minimal look across many fonts.
What Unicode character is ▶?
▶ is the BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE with Unicode code point U+25B6.
How do I use ▶ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▶
What CSS escape can I use for ▶?
You can use: \\25B6
Is ▶ the same as a “play” icon?
It’s often used like a play/proceed cue (especially in text-based UI), but it’s fundamentally a right-pointing triangle meaning “forward” or “start.”