Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25C2 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Black Left-Pointing Small Triangle Symbol
A symbol from the Triangle Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ◂
- Unicode
- U+25C2
- HTML entity
- ◂
- Category
- Triangle Symbols
Export
Download Black Left-Pointing Small Triangle as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
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About the black left-pointing small triangle symbol
The black left-pointing small triangle is typically read as "black left-pointing small triangle" or simply "left triangle." It appears as a compact, solid arrow-like shape oriented to the left, and belongs to the set of geometric symbols that denote direction or progression. This character is often used in user interfaces, such as in media players or menus, to indicate a previous track, rewind, or a collapse function. It also appears in text-based diagrams, tables, or lists to point to a preceding item or to mark a step backward in a sequence.
How to type Black Left-Pointing Small 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 25C2.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25C2, then press Enter or Space.
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- ▹White Right-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the white right-pointing small triangle symbol→
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