White Left-pointing Triangle Symbol
Codes for this symbol
| Method | Value |
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| Alt + decimal | |
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| JavaScript escape | |
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Not available for this symbol: legacy Windows Alt code, macOS Option shortcut, named HTML entity.
How to type white left-pointing triangle on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 9 6 6 5 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 9665.
- Release Alt. The White Left-pointing Triangle character (◁) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type white left-pointing triangle on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for White Left-pointing Triangle. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "White Left-Pointing Triangle" and click the character to insert it.
How to use white left-pointing triangle in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\25C1";() - Python:
\u25C1orchr(0x25C1) - JavaScript:
\u25C1orString.fromCodePoint(0x25C1) - JSON:
"\u25C1"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ◁?
No legacy Alt code exists for White Left-pointing Triangle because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+25C1 in HTML, CSS or the Character Viewer instead.
How do I type ◁ without a numpad?
Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ◁, or copy the character directly from this page.
Why does Alt+9665 not work?
Alt+9665 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.
What is the Unicode for White Left-pointing Triangle?
The Unicode codepoint for White Left-pointing Triangle is U+25C1. You can use this value in HTML as ◁, in CSS as \25C1, and in Word with Alt+X.
How do I type ◁ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search for the character name or U+25C1, then click it.