White Right-pointing Triangle Symbol
▷ is a white right-pointing triangle used as a clear rightward indicator in text and UI.
U+25B7
The ▷ symbol is a geometric shape Unicode character commonly used to indicate direction. It’s lightweight and readable in both design and plain text. You can copy it directly or insert it using standard Unicode/HTML/CSS/JS escapes.
White Right-pointing Triangle Symbol Meaning
▷ (WHITE RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE, U+25B7) is typically used to represent “go right,” “next,” or a forward progression. Because it’s a simple geometric arrow-like form, it works well in interfaces where you want a directional cue without a full arrow. In text, it can mark steps in a sequence or highlight where an item continues to the right (for example in lists or instructions). In UI design, it’s often chosen for compact navigation buttons, links, or panel controls where you want a clean, minimal rightward marker.
Common uses
- •Navigation cues like “next step” or “go right” in menus and toolbars
- •Indicating continuation in lists, tables, or instructions
- •Using as a minimal bullet or marker for ordered items that progress rightward
- •Designing compact UI icons for carousel controls and side panels
- •Annotating diagrams or workflows where the next stage points right
Examples
▷ White Right-Pointing Triangle
- ▷Select an option ▷
- ▷Next: ▷ Proceed to step 2
- ▷Results ▷ View details
- ▷Move right ▷
- ▷Continue ▷
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B7 | |
| HTML Entity | ▷ | |
| HTML Code | ▷ | |
| CSS | \25B7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9655 | |
| Decimal | 9655 |
How to type White Right-pointing Triangle Symbol (▷)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9655 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25B7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25b7, 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 Triangle symbol mean?
▷ (WHITE RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE, U+25B7) is typically used to represent “go right,” “next,” or a forward progression. Because it’s a simple geometric arrow-like form, it works well in interfaces where you want a directional cue without a full arrow. In text, it can mark steps in a sequence or highlight where an item continues to the right (for example in lists or instructions). In UI design, it’s often chosen for compact navigation buttons, links, or panel controls where you want a clean, minimal rightward marker.
What Unicode character is ▷?
▷ is the “WHITE RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE” with codepoint U+25B7.
How do I insert ▷ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▷.
How do I use ▷ in CSS and JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\25B7. JavaScript escape: \\u{25B7}.
When should I use a right-pointing triangle like ▷ instead of a full arrow?
Use it when you want a smaller, minimal rightward marker that fits neatly in tight UI spaces or inline text.