Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25BD then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Down-Pointing Triangle Symbol
A symbol from the Triangle Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
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- Unicode
- U+25BD
- HTML entity
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- Category
- Triangle Symbols
Export
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Background
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About the white down-pointing triangle symbol
The white down-pointing triangle is a geometric symbol consisting of an outlined triangular shape pointing downward. It belongs to the set of basic geometric shapes used in diagrams, technical drawings, and user interfaces to indicate direction, collapse, or decrease.
This character is often employed in menus or hierarchical lists to represent a collapsed section or a dropdown that can be expanded. Its hollow design distinguishes it from the solid black triangle, which typically denotes a more emphatic or active state. Outside of computing, it appears in mathematical notation and decorative patterns.
How to type White 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 25BD.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25BD, then press Enter or Space.
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Related triangle symbols
Other triangle symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
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- ▲Black Up-Pointing TriangleCopy the black up-pointing triangle symbol→
- ▼Black Down-Pointing TriangleCopy the black down-pointing triangle symbol→
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- ◀Black Left-Pointing TriangleCopy the black left-pointing triangle symbol→
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- ▶Black Right-Pointing TriangleCopy the black right-pointing triangle symbol→
- ▴Black Up-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the black up-pointing small triangle symbol→
- ▵White Up-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the white up-pointing small triangle symbol→
- ▸Black Right-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the black right-pointing small triangle symbol→
- ▹White Right-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the white right-pointing small triangle symbol→
- ▾Black Down-Pointing Small TriangleCopy the black down-pointing small triangle symbol→
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