White Triangle Containing Small White Triangle Symbol
A white triangle glyph that contains a smaller white triangle inside it.
U+27C1
⟁ is a geometric math-style symbol featuring a larger white triangle with a smaller white triangle inside. It’s useful when you want a clean, minimal shape for diagrams and visual markers.
White Triangle Containing Small White Triangle Symbol Meaning
⟁ (Unicode U+27C1) is “WHITE TRIANGLE CONTAINING SMALL WHITE TRIANGLE.” Visually, it’s a nested-triangle motif: a white (outlined/solid depending on font) triangle that contains a smaller, also white triangle. In practice, it’s most often treated as a decorative geometric icon or a compact marker for structure—especially in math, logic, or UI designs where you need a clear “layered” triangle. Because appearance can vary slightly by font, it’s best used when you want a simple, high-contrast shape rather than a symbol with a strict, single standardized meaning.
Common uses
- •Use as a decorative geometric bullet or list marker in headings
- •Add a compact node/branch indicator in diagrams and flowcharts
- •Use in math or logic notes to label steps or nested sets visually
- •Employ as a UI icon for grouping, hierarchy, or “expand” affordances
- •Create minimalist social or design graphics where a layered triangle works well
Examples
⟁ White Triangle Containing Small White Triangle
- ⟁Step ⟁ 1: Define the variables.
- ⟁Options: ⟁ Linear layout, ⟁ Nested layout
- ⟁In the diagram: Node ⟁ connects to two children.
- ⟁See ⟁ for the next section.
- ⟁Hierarchy indicator: ⟁ Category
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+27C1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⟁ | |
| HTML Code | ⟁ | |
| CSS | \27C1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10177 | |
| Decimal | 10177 |
How to type White Triangle Containing Small White Triangle Symbol (⟁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10177 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 27C1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 27C1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 27c1, 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 Triangle Containing Small White Triangle symbol mean?
⟁ (Unicode U+27C1) is “WHITE TRIANGLE CONTAINING SMALL WHITE TRIANGLE.” Visually, it’s a nested-triangle motif: a white (outlined/solid depending on font) triangle that contains a smaller, also white triangle. In practice, it’s most often treated as a decorative geometric icon or a compact marker for structure—especially in math, logic, or UI designs where you need a clear “layered” triangle. Because appearance can vary slightly by font, it’s best used when you want a simple, high-contrast shape rather than a symbol with a strict, single standardized meaning.
What is the Unicode code point for ⟁?
⟁ is Unicode U+27C1.
How can I copy ⟁ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⟁ (also valid: ⟁).
How do I write ⟁ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\27C1.
Does ⟁ always look the same in every font?
The overall nested-triangle shape is consistent, but exact fill/outline styling can vary slightly by font.