White Left-pointing Small Triangle Symbol
Codes for this symbol
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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 small triangle on Windows
- Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type 9 6 6 7 on the numeric keypad for the decimal codepoint 9667.
- Release Alt. The White Left-pointing Small Triangle character (◃) appears.
If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.
How to type white left-pointing small triangle on macOS
There is no direct Option shortcut for White Left-pointing Small Triangle. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "White Left-Pointing Small Triangle" and click the character to insert it.
How to use white left-pointing small triangle in code
- HTML: or
- CSS:
content:"\25C3";() - Python:
\u25C3orchr(0x25C3) - JavaScript:
\u25C3orString.fromCodePoint(0x25C3) - JSON:
"\u25C3"
Frequently asked questions
Is there an Alt code for ◃?
No legacy Alt code exists for White Left-pointing Small Triangle because it is not in code page 437 or Windows-1252. Use the Unicode codepoint U+25C3 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+9667 not work?
Alt+9667 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 Small Triangle?
The Unicode codepoint for White Left-pointing Small Triangle is U+25C3. You can use this value in HTML as ◃, in CSS as \25C3, 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+25C3, then click it.