◃
Geometric Shape 36
- Unicode
- U+25C3
- Category
- Geometric
- HTML Entity
- ◃
- CSS
- \25C3
The white left-pointing small triangle (◃) is a geometric symbol featuring an unfilled, leftward-facing triangular outline. Originating from the Unicode Geometric Shapes block, it is commonly used in user interfaces to represent a "back" or "previous" navigation button, or as an indicator for collapsible menus. Typographically, it also serves as a stylized bullet point or decorative element in text-based layouts and technical diagrams.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt+9667
- macOS
- Control+Command+Space, search "white left-pointing small triangle"
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U, then 25C3, then Enter
- HTML
- ◃ or ◃
In Programming
In frontend development and UI design, this symbol is frequently used to render lightweight "back" arrows or menu toggle indicators directly in text without relying on external icon libraries.
Tags
arrow
back button outline
collapse arrow
geometric
hollow left pointer
left triangle outline
outline
pointer
previous outline
small navigation arrow
small open triangle
small white left triangle
text design element
unfilled left triangle