Black Right-pointing Pointer Symbol
► is the black right-pointing pointer symbol, commonly used like a simple right arrow.
U+25BA
The symbol ►, also known as the black right-pointing pointer, is a compact visual marker that points to the right. It’s often used in text and interfaces when you want a clear direction or “proceed” cue. You can copy it directly or insert it using its Unicode escapes.
Black Right-pointing Pointer Symbol Meaning
► (Unicode U+25BA) is the “black right-pointing pointer,” a solid right-pointing glyph. In everyday usage, it works like a minimalist right arrow or “next/proceed” indicator. People use it for navigational prompts, list markers, and emphasis in plain text where a full arrow graphic isn’t needed. In design and documentation, it can separate steps (“Step 1 ► Step 2”) or guide attention to a target item in a row, link, or table cell. Its simple shape makes it readable at small sizes and consistent across many fonts.
Common uses
- •Navigation cues like “Next ►” or “View ►” in UI copy
- •List item bullets and emphasis markers in plain text
- •Step-by-step sequences such as “Choose ► Confirm”
- •Indicating direction in instructions, tooltips, and help text
- •Separating titles and links in lightweight layouts
Examples
► Black Right-Pointing Pointer
- ►Next ►
- ►Read more ►
- ►Start ► Continue ►
- ►Open the file ► then save
- ►Details ► Settings
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25BA | |
| HTML Entity | ► | |
| HTML Code | ► | |
| CSS | \25BA | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9658 | |
| Decimal | 9658 |
How to type Black Right-pointing Pointer Symbol (►)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9658 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25BA then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25BA. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25ba, 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 Black Right-pointing Pointer symbol mean?
► (Unicode U+25BA) is the “black right-pointing pointer,” a solid right-pointing glyph. In everyday usage, it works like a minimalist right arrow or “next/proceed” indicator. People use it for navigational prompts, list markers, and emphasis in plain text where a full arrow graphic isn’t needed. In design and documentation, it can separate steps (“Step 1 ► Step 2”) or guide attention to a target item in a row, link, or table cell. Its simple shape makes it readable at small sizes and consistent across many fonts.
What is the Unicode for ►?
► is U+25BA (BLACK RIGHT-POINTING POINTER).
How do I paste ► on a website?
Copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ►.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\25BA. JavaScript escape: \\u{25BA}.
Is ► the same as an arrow?
It’s commonly used like a simple right arrow or “proceed/next” indicator in text and UI, due to its right-pointing shape.