White Right-pointing Pointer Symbol
▻ is the white right-pointing pointer, used to indicate direction toward the right.
U+25BB
▻ (white right-pointing pointer) is a geometric symbol that visually points to the right. It’s handy when you want a lightweight arrow-like cue without using an actual arrow character. Use it in UI text, documents, and social posts to guide attention.
White Right-pointing Pointer Symbol Meaning
The symbol ▻ is Unicode U+25BB, named “white right-pointing pointer.” It’s commonly used as a simple directional indicator pointing to the right. In text, it can suggest moving forward, continuing, or selecting an item on the right side (for example, “see more” or “next”). Because it looks like a pointer/chevron-style marker, it’s also useful in menus, lists, and interfaces where you want a clean, compact cue instead of a long arrow. The exact meaning depends on context, but the most frequent interpretation is “go right” or “proceed to the next item.”
Common uses
- •Labeling “next/forward” steps in instructions
- •Marking items on the right side of a list or table
- •Creating compact “see more” or “continue” indicators in text
- •Enhancing UI mockups and menu items with a directional cue
- •Decorating headings or section links in documents and blogs
Examples
▻ White right-pointing pointer
- ▻Next ▻
- ▻Continue reading ▻
- ▻Select the option on the right ▻
- ▻Step 2 ▻ Step 3
- ▻See details ▻
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25BB | |
| HTML Entity | ▻ | |
| HTML Code | ▻ | |
| CSS | \25BB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9659 | |
| Decimal | 9659 |
How to type White Right-pointing Pointer Symbol (▻)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9659 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25BB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25BB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25bb, 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 Right-pointing Pointer symbol mean?
The symbol ▻ is Unicode U+25BB, named “white right-pointing pointer.” It’s commonly used as a simple directional indicator pointing to the right. In text, it can suggest moving forward, continuing, or selecting an item on the right side (for example, “see more” or “next”). Because it looks like a pointer/chevron-style marker, it’s also useful in menus, lists, and interfaces where you want a clean, compact cue instead of a long arrow. The exact meaning depends on context, but the most frequent interpretation is “go right” or “proceed to the next item.”
What is the Unicode code point for ▻?
The symbol ▻ is Unicode U+25BB (WHITE RIGHT-POINTING POINTER).
How can I copy ▻?
Select and copy the character ▻ from this page, or use the provided copy variations like ▻ directly in your editor.
Is ▻ the same as a right arrow?
It functions similarly as a right-pointing indicator, but it is a distinct character (a “pointer” glyph) and may render slightly differently than common arrow symbols.
Where is ▻ commonly used?
It’s often used in text labels, UI cues, and “next/continue/see more” prompts to indicate movement toward the right.