Upper Left Triangle Symbol
◸ is an upper left triangle geometric symbol you can copy for headings, UI accents, and icon-like markers.
U+25F8
◸ (U+25F8) is a geometric shape symbol representing an upper-left triangle. It’s commonly used as a compact visual marker in text. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode or HTML forms in your projects.
Upper Left Triangle Symbol Meaning
◸ is primarily a geometric shape used for visual structure rather than a specific concept. Because it forms a triangle pointing toward the upper-left corner, it can suggest direction, a “corner” accent, or a small arrow-like cue in layouts. In typography and UI mockups, it often works as a minimalist bullet, divider decoration, or emphasis marker. Writers may use it sparingly to create section breaks or to label items without bulky icons. Its meaning is typically driven by context, such as being placed near navigation labels, callouts, or diagram headings.
Common uses
- •Section dividers and typographic separators in documents
- •Minimal list bullets or item markers in plain text
- •UI callouts, badges, and corner accents in interface mockups
- •Directional or “move to the upper-left” cues in diagrams
- •Decorative headings and social media graphic captions
Examples
◸ Upper Left Triangle Symbol
- ◸◸ Features
- ◸◸ Note: Updates are rolling out in phases.
- ◸◸ Click to expand details
- ◸◸ Draft (upper-left preview)
- ◸◸ Corner accent for the header
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25F8 | |
| HTML Entity | ◸ | |
| HTML Code | ◸ | |
| CSS | \25F8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9720 | |
| Decimal | 9720 |
How to type Upper Left Triangle Symbol (◸)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9720 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25F8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25F8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25f8, 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 Upper Left Triangle symbol mean?
◸ is primarily a geometric shape used for visual structure rather than a specific concept. Because it forms a triangle pointing toward the upper-left corner, it can suggest direction, a “corner” accent, or a small arrow-like cue in layouts. In typography and UI mockups, it often works as a minimalist bullet, divider decoration, or emphasis marker. Writers may use it sparingly to create section breaks or to label items without bulky icons. Its meaning is typically driven by context, such as being placed near navigation labels, callouts, or diagram headings.
What is the Unicode for ◸?
◸ has the Unicode code point U+25F8.
How do I copy ◸ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◸
What programming escapes can I use for ◸?
Common escapes are \\u{25F8} (JavaScript) and \\25F8 (CSS).
Does ◸ have a fixed meaning everywhere?
Not usually. It’s most often used as a geometric, decorative, or directional cue depending on where you place it.