Black Right-Pointing Small Triangle Symbol

A symbol from the Triangle Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.

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Unicode: U+25B8
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Category: Triangle Symbols

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About the black right-pointing small triangle symbol

The black right-pointing small triangle is a geometric symbol used to indicate direction, progression, or a forward movement. It is often employed as a play button or a navigation arrow in digital interfaces, particularly in media players or software controls, serving as a smaller alternative to the larger right-pointing triangle.

This character appears in technical documentation, user manuals, and on-screen displays where a compact directional indicator is needed. It also shows up in typographic contexts, such as in lists or menus, to denote a sub-item or a forward link.

How to type Black Right-Pointing Small Triangle

Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.

Windows

2 options

In Word / Outlook: type 25B8 then press Alt + X.
Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.

macOS

2 options

Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B8.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.