White Down-pointing Small Triangle Symbol
▿ is a small white triangle pointing downward, useful as a clean directional or UI indicator.
U+25BF
▿ is the Unicode character called the white down-pointing small triangle (U+25BF). It’s a geometric shape that can work as a subtle down indicator in text-based interfaces and documents. This page helps you understand what it’s used for and provides reliable copy options.
White Down-pointing Small Triangle Symbol Meaning
The white down-pointing small triangle (▿, U+25BF) is commonly used to suggest “down,” “expand,” or “go to the next item below.” Because it’s small and visually neutral, it often appears in lists, menus, and UI controls where you want a lightweight marker rather than a full arrow. In text layouts, it can also function as a bullet-like accent for sections, timelines, or steps that proceed downward. In most contexts it doesn’t carry a strong cultural or religious meaning; it’s primarily a directional shape used for clarity and visual hierarchy.
Common uses
- •Indicating expandable sections (e.g., dropdowns or accordions) in text-based UI
- •Marking items that continue “below” in instructions, forms, or documentation
- •Serving as a subtle bullet or section marker in outlines and checklists
- •Designing compact navigation cues such as “scroll down” prompts
- •Decorating headings or dividers with a minimal geometric indicator
Examples
▿ White Down-Pointing Small Triangle
- ▿Select a category to view options ▿
- ▿More details are shown below ▿
- ▿Step 2: review the checklist ▿
- ▿Scroll down to continue ▿
- ▿Open the panel to see additional items ▿
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25BF | |
| HTML Entity | ▿ | |
| HTML Code | ▿ | |
| CSS | \25BF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9663 | |
| Decimal | 9663 |
How to type White Down-pointing Small Triangle Symbol (▿)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9663 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25BF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25BF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25bf, 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 White Down-pointing Small Triangle symbol mean?
The white down-pointing small triangle (▿, U+25BF) is commonly used to suggest “down,” “expand,” or “go to the next item below.” Because it’s small and visually neutral, it often appears in lists, menus, and UI controls where you want a lightweight marker rather than a full arrow. In text layouts, it can also function as a bullet-like accent for sections, timelines, or steps that proceed downward. In most contexts it doesn’t carry a strong cultural or religious meaning; it’s primarily a directional shape used for clarity and visual hierarchy.
What is the Unicode name of ▿?
It is named “WHITE DOWN-POINTING SMALL TRIANGLE.”
What is the Unicode code point for ▿?
The code point is U+25BF.
How can I copy ▿ for use in HTML or CSS?
Use the HTML entity ▿ or the CSS escape \\25BF.
Does ▿ have a specific special meaning beyond “down”?
Most commonly it signals a down direction such as expanding content or indicating items below. It’s primarily used as a UI/directional geometric marker.