White Down-pointing Triangle Symbol
▽ is the white down-pointing triangle symbol used to indicate a downward direction or a “more/expand” control.
U+25BD
The symbol ▽ is a geometric shape: a white triangle pointing downward. It’s commonly used as a subtle directional marker in text and interfaces. Below you’ll find copy options, Unicode details, and practical examples.
White Down-pointing Triangle Symbol Meaning
▽ (WHITE DOWN-POINTING TRIANGLE, U+25BD) visually suggests a downward direction. In everyday UI and text, it can work as a small indicator for “scroll down,” “show more,” or “expand/collapse” states. Because it’s outlined and light-colored, it often reads as a simple, non-intrusive icon rather than a heavy arrow. Designers may also use it as a decorative bullet, section cue, or ordering marker when listing items in a downward flow. In code and documents, it’s useful when you want a standard geometric character instead of an image or custom icon font.
Common uses
- •Scroll or pagination indicators (e.g., “scroll down to continue”)
- •Dropdown/expand UI cues (downward state to reveal more content)
- •Section headers and list flow markers (a downward sequence cue)
- •Decorative separators in design layouts and typography
- •Lightweight status or direction symbol in text-based interfaces
Examples
▽ White Down-Pointing Triangle
- ▽Scroll down ▽ for more details.
- ▽Open the menu ▽ to see additional options.
- ▽Results are listed below ▽.
- ▽Chapter 2 ▽ begins on the next page.
- ▽Tap to expand ▽
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25BD | |
| HTML Entity | ▽ | |
| HTML Code | ▽ | |
| CSS | \25BD |
FAQ
What does the White Down-pointing Triangle symbol mean?
▽ (WHITE DOWN-POINTING TRIANGLE, U+25BD) visually suggests a downward direction. In everyday UI and text, it can work as a small indicator for “scroll down,” “show more,” or “expand/collapse” states. Because it’s outlined and light-colored, it often reads as a simple, non-intrusive icon rather than a heavy arrow. Designers may also use it as a decorative bullet, section cue, or ordering marker when listing items in a downward flow. In code and documents, it’s useful when you want a standard geometric character instead of an image or custom icon font.
What is the Unicode for ▽ (white down-pointing triangle)?
The Unicode code point for ▽ is U+25BD (WHITE DOWN-POINTING TRIANGLE).
How do I copy ▽ into a document or website?
Copy the character directly from this page. For HTML, you can also use the entity ▽.
What’s the difference between ▽ and ▼?
▽ is the white (outlined/empty) down-pointing triangle (U+25BD), while ▼ is a filled black down-pointing triangle. They can be used similarly for downward indicators, but they have different visual weight.
Where is ▽ commonly used in UI?
It’s often used for light, minimal “scroll down” or “expand/show more” hints, especially when you want a simple geometric character instead of an icon image.