►
Geometric Shape 27
- Unicode
- U+25BA
- Category
- Geometric
- HTML Entity
- ►
- CSS
- \25BA
The solid black right-pointing pointer (►) is a ubiquitous geometric shape universally recognized as the standard "play" button for audio and video media. Originally added to the Unicode Geometric Shapes block, it frequently functions in user interface design to indicate an expandable dropdown menu, denote a breadcrumb navigation trail, or serve as a stylized bullet point in lists.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+16 or Alt+9658
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space then search "black right-pointing pointer"
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 25BA
- HTML
- ▸ or ►
In Programming
Often used in command-line interfaces to indicate the active line, selected list item, or user prompt. Web developers frequently use its HTML entity to build lightweight custom dropdown toggles or CSS breadcrumbs without loading external icon libraries.
Tags
Windows media symbol
black pointer right
bold bullet triangle
classic play button
expand dropdown arrow
forward
geometric
media
media player play symbol
navigation pointer filled
play
retro play icon
right pointer
right-pointing solid triangle
solid right pointer