Black Right-Pointing Triangle
The black right-pointing triangle (▶) sits at code point U+25B6 in Unicode. It belongs to the corners family and pastes as plain text, so it keeps working across documents, messages and web pages. Below you can copy it in one click and grab the exact HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes you need to reproduce it anywhere.
How to type the black right-pointing triangle symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ▶ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
▶in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\25B6"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u25B6produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the black right-pointing triangle symbol?
Click the ▶ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for black right-pointing triangle?
The black right-pointing triangle has the Unicode code point U+25B6. In HTML you can write it as ▶ or ▶.
Does the black right-pointing triangle symbol work everywhere?
In almost every modern app and font, yes. If a font does not include this glyph you may see a placeholder box, but the underlying character U+25B6 is still correct and will render in a font that supports it.
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