U+25C3 "" White Left-Pointing Small Triangle Unicode Character

Unicode Version 18.0

Source: Noto Sans Math Source: Browser Default

U+25C3 "" White Left-Pointing Small Triangle is a geometric symbol that depicts a small, hollow triangle oriented to the left, with its interior typically transparent against any background. This character belongs to the Unicode block "Geometric Shapes" and is often used in typography, user interface design, and mathematics to indicate a leftward direction, a previous item in a sequence, or a collapsible interface element such as a disclosure triangle. Its compact size and open form make it distinct from filled triangles, allowing it to serve as a subtle or decorative indicator in menus, diagrams, or decorative text, while its codepoint ensures consistent digital representation across platforms that support Unicode.

General Properties

Code Point
U+25C3
Name
White Left-Pointing Small Triangle
Unicode 1.0 Name
White Left Pointing Small Triangle

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding
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HTML Hex Encoding
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UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x97 0x83
UTF-16 Encoding
0x25C3
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000025C3
C/C++/Java Escape
\u25c3