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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

UnicodeU+27C1
HTML Entity⟁
HTML Code⟁
CSS\27C1

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.

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