Black Up-pointing Triangle Symbol
▲ is the black up-pointing triangle used as an arrow-like marker or directional icon.
U+25B2
The symbol ▲ is a solid, black triangle that points upward. It’s commonly used as a simple visual marker for direction, emphasis, or UI elements. Below you’ll find copy options and practical ways to use it on the web.
Black Up-pointing Triangle Symbol Meaning
▲ (BLACK UP-POINTING TRIANGLE, Unicode U+25B2) is an upward-pointing, filled triangle. Visually, it often functions like a simple arrow or indicator pointing “up,” such as an upvote, a sort order icon, or a navigation hint. Because it’s a solid shape rather than a line arrow, it also works well as a compact bullet or highlight marker in text, lists, and captions. In interfaces and diagrams, you’ll frequently see it used to denote ascent, increase, or a selected/active state. Its meaning can vary by context, but “up” or “increasing” is the most common interpretation.
Common uses
- •Upvote and ranking indicators in comments or polls
- •Sort order icons (e.g., ascending) in tables and lists
- •Directional cues for menus, navigation, or “scroll up” prompts
- •Section markers and compact bullets in headings and lists
- •Status/emphasis markers like “active” or “increasing” in UI
Examples
▲ Black Up-Pointing Triangle Symbol
- ▲Use ▲ to indicate ascending order in the table header.
- ▲I gave it an ▲ upvote to show my preference.
- ▲Tap ▲ to jump back to the top of the page.
- ▲The ▲ symbol marks the currently selected option.
- ▲Add ▲ bullets to make checklist items easier to scan.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B2 | |
| HTML Entity | ▲ | |
| HTML Code | ▲ | |
| CSS | \25B2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9650 | |
| Decimal | 9650 |
How to type Black Up-pointing Triangle Symbol (▲)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9650 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25B2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25b2, 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 Up-pointing Triangle symbol mean?
▲ (BLACK UP-POINTING TRIANGLE, Unicode U+25B2) is an upward-pointing, filled triangle. Visually, it often functions like a simple arrow or indicator pointing “up,” such as an upvote, a sort order icon, or a navigation hint. Because it’s a solid shape rather than a line arrow, it also works well as a compact bullet or highlight marker in text, lists, and captions. In interfaces and diagrams, you’ll frequently see it used to denote ascent, increase, or a selected/active state. Its meaning can vary by context, but “up” or “increasing” is the most common interpretation.
What is the Unicode for ▲?
▲ is BLACK UP-POINTING TRIANGLE with Unicode code point U+25B2.
How do I paste ▲ on the web?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ▲.
Can I use ▲ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\25B2. JavaScript escape: \\u{25B2}.
Does ▲ always mean “up”?
Most often it’s interpreted as pointing up (direction/increase), but the exact meaning depends on the context where you place it.