White Up-pointing Triangle With Dot Symbol
◬ is a geometric symbol: a white up-pointing triangle with a dot inside.
U+25EC
◬ is a small geometric marker with a clear up-pointing shape and a centered dot. It’s useful when you want a lightweight symbol that reads as directional or emphatic without text.
White Up-pointing Triangle With Dot Symbol Meaning
◬ (white up-pointing triangle with dot) is primarily used as a visual marker. The up-pointing triangle often suggests “up,” “increase,” “attention,” or “go,” while the dot can add a sense of focus or a specific target point. Because it’s a simple geometric form, it’s commonly chosen for UI accents, list markers, and labels where you want a consistent icon-like character. It doesn’t have a single universally standardized meaning across all platforms; instead, its interpretation typically depends on surrounding text or the design context.
Common uses
- •Use as a compact bullet or step marker in lists and checklists
- •Add a directional cue in UI elements (e.g., “up next” or “increase” states)
- •Decorate headings or section dividers in design mockups and documents
- •Create lightweight status or emphasis indicators in chat, comments, or notes
- •Use in infographics and diagrams where a small geometric icon is enough
Examples
◬ White up-pointing triangle with dot
- ◬Step ◬ Review the details before submitting.
- ◬◬ Up next: your scheduled appointment.
- ◬Feature ◬ Increased visibility across the dashboard.
- ◬Note ◬ Tap to expand the instructions.
- ◬Status: ◬ Ready to begin.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25EC | |
| HTML Entity | ◬ | |
| HTML Code | ◬ | |
| CSS | \25EC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9708 | |
| Decimal | 9708 |
How to type White Up-pointing Triangle With Dot Symbol (◬)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9708 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25EC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25EC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25ec, 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 Up-pointing Triangle With Dot symbol mean?
◬ (white up-pointing triangle with dot) is primarily used as a visual marker. The up-pointing triangle often suggests “up,” “increase,” “attention,” or “go,” while the dot can add a sense of focus or a specific target point. Because it’s a simple geometric form, it’s commonly chosen for UI accents, list markers, and labels where you want a consistent icon-like character. It doesn’t have a single universally standardized meaning across all platforms; instead, its interpretation typically depends on surrounding text or the design context.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ◬?
◬ is Unicode U+25EC.
How do I write ◬ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◬.
How can I use ◬ in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape: \\25EC.
How can I insert ◬ in JavaScript strings?
You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{25EC}.