Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25C1 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Left-Pointing Triangle
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ◁
- Unicode
- U+25C1
- HTML entity
- ◁
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download White Left-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.
40 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the white left-pointing triangle symbol
Known as the White Left-Pointing Triangle, this geometric shape consists of a simple three-sided outline pointing toward the left. It belongs to the Common script and is formally categorized as a geometric symbol rather than a letter or digit. In a digital context, it is often read as an arrow or a directional pointer, functioning as a non-filled counterpart to its solid black equivalent.
Usage for this symbol is typically found in interface design and technical notation. It frequently appears in music and video software to represent previous tracks or rewinding functions. In mathematical and logical contexts, it may denote specific relations between sets or variables. Social media users and typographers also use the character as a decorative bullet point or a directional cue to guide a reader's eye back to preceding text or menu options.
How to type White Left-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 25C1.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25C1, 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
◁ white left-pointing triangle lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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