White Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol
◃ is a white, left-pointing small triangle used as a compact directional arrow or indicator.
U+25C3
◃ is a geometric symbol with a left-pointing shape that reads well even at small sizes. It’s commonly used as a lightweight arrow in text and UI labels. You can copy it directly or use the Unicode code point U+25C3 in your software.
White Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol Meaning
◃ is the “white left-pointing small triangle” (Unicode U+25C3). Visually, it behaves like a minimal left arrow: it suggests moving back, returning, or indicating a previous item. Because it’s a simple geometric glyph, it can also function as a decorative marker, bullet-like accent, or directional cue in menus, breadcrumbs, and captions. In many contexts it has little formal “symbolic” meaning beyond direction and emphasis. For exact character behavior in fonts and rendering, always test in your target environment.
Common uses
- •Back/previous navigation labels in text-based UI
- •Breadcrumb separators or “return” indicators
- •Chat or comment UI markers showing a reply going left
- •Decorative list accents and section headings
- •Lightweight directional notation in documents and dashboards
Examples
◃ White Left-Pointing Small Triangle
- ◃Back ◃
- ◃Choose an option ◃
- ◃Previous page ◃
- ◃Section ◃ Details
- ◃←◃ Latest updates
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25C3 | |
| HTML Entity | ◃ | |
| HTML Code | ◃ | |
| CSS | \25C3 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9667 | |
| Decimal | 9667 |
How to type White Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol (◃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9667 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25C3 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25C3. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25c3, 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 Left-pointing Small Triangle symbol mean?
◃ is the “white left-pointing small triangle” (Unicode U+25C3). Visually, it behaves like a minimal left arrow: it suggests moving back, returning, or indicating a previous item. Because it’s a simple geometric glyph, it can also function as a decorative marker, bullet-like accent, or directional cue in menus, breadcrumbs, and captions. In many contexts it has little formal “symbolic” meaning beyond direction and emphasis. For exact character behavior in fonts and rendering, always test in your target environment.
What Unicode character is ◃?
◃ is the WHITE LEFT-POINTING SMALL TRIANGLE, Unicode U+25C3.
How can I copy ◃ into my text?
Copy the character directly from this page, or insert it using its code point U+25C3 in your editor or software.
Does ◃ always look like a left arrow?
It typically reads as a left-pointing triangle, but the exact appearance can vary by font and rendering settings.
What’s a good use for ◃ in UI or documents?
It works well as a compact “back/previous” indicator next to buttons, links, or section titles.