Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25BC then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Black Down-Pointing Triangle
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ▼
- Unicode
- U+25BC
- HTML entity
- ▼
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download Black Down-Pointing Triangle as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
39 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the black down-pointing triangle symbol
Known as the Black Down-Pointing Triangle, this geometric shape is a solid, equilateral figure that points directly downward. Part of the Geometric Shapes block, it functions as a universal graphic symbol rather than a letter in a specific language. It is often read simply as "down arrow" or "downward triangle" depending on the setting. The character is designed to be visually heavy, ensuring it remains legible even at small sizes within body text or digital interfaces.
This symbol appears frequently in user interface design to indicate expandable menus, dropdown lists, or hidden content. In financial reporting and stock market tickers, it represents a decrease in value or a negative trend. Social media users and content creators also employ the triangle as a stylized bullet point or a directional cue to look at the text or media situated below the post.
How to type Black Down-Pointing Triangle
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 25BC.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25BC, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Part of the Geometric Shapes block
▼ black down-pointing triangle lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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