Black Medium Right-pointing Triangle Symbol
A black right-pointing triangle used as a play or forward indicator in technical and UI text.
U+23F5
⏵ (U+23F5) is the black medium right-pointing triangle. It’s commonly used to suggest “play,” “go forward,” or “proceed.” Because it’s a Unicode symbol, it’s easy to copy and use in documents and code.
Black Medium Right-pointing Triangle Symbol Meaning
The ⏵ character is Unicode’s “BLACK MEDIUM RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE” (U+23F5). Visually, it’s a strong rightward arrow-like form, so it’s often read as “play/forward/proceed.” In UI labels and textual descriptions, it can indicate starting playback, moving to the next item, or continuing to the next step in a sequence. Since it’s a dedicated symbol rather than a simple ASCII arrow, it can look consistent across fonts and platforms when supported. Use it when you want a compact, directional “right” cue that reads clearly without needing extra words.
Common uses
- •Indicating play or start actions in text-based interfaces (e.g., “⏵ Play video”)
- •Labeling forward navigation or “next” actions in instructions (e.g., “⏵ Next section”)
- •Marking the current step in guides that progress left-to-right
- •Creating compact status cues in dashboards and logs (e.g., “⏵ Running”)
- •Enhancing call-to-action buttons in social posts and captions with a directional icon
Examples
⏵ Black Medium Right-Pointing Triangle
- ⏵Press ⏵ to start the presentation.
- ⏵Choose ⏵ Next to continue to the next page.
- ⏵Audio: ⏵ Playing
- ⏵Lesson 2: ⏵ Begin
- ⏵Step 3: ⏵ Proceed
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23F5 | |
| HTML Entity | ⏵ | |
| HTML Code | ⏵ | |
| CSS | \23F5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9205 | |
| Decimal | 9205 |
How to type Black Medium Right-pointing Triangle Symbol (⏵)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9205 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 23F5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 23F5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 23f5, 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 is the Unicode name and code point for ⏵?
Its Unicode name is “BLACK MEDIUM RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE,” and its code point is U+23F5.
How do I copy ⏵ into HTML or web text?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ⏵.
How can I use ⏵ in CSS?
Use the CSS escape: \\23F5.
What does ⏵ usually mean in UI text?
It’s commonly used as a “play/forward/proceed” cue, pointing to the right.