Black Up-Pointing Small Triangle Symbol

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

Triangle Symbols collection

Symbol: ▴
Unicode: U+25B4
HTML entity: ▴
Category: Triangle Symbols

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About the black up-pointing small triangle symbol

The character is typically read as "black up-pointing small triangle." It is a compact triangular symbol oriented upward, rendered in solid black. The shape belongs to the Geometric Shapes block and is classified as an other symbol, meaning it is not a letter, number, or punctuation mark.

This symbol appears in diagrams, maps, and technical illustrations to indicate direction, progression, or a list item. It is also used in mathematical notation and user interface elements, such as collapsible menus or expandable sections, where its small size provides a subtle visual cue without dominating the layout.

How to type Black Up-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 25B4 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 25B4.
Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.