0x25BA

0x25BA is the hexadecimal notation for the Unicode code point U+25BA, named BLACK RIGHT-POINTING POINTER. It resides in the Miscellaneous Symbols block of the Unicode standard and is part of the Basic Multilingual Plane. The decimal value of U+25BA is 9658, and its hexadecimal encoding is 25BA.

The glyph for U+25BA typically appears as a small black wedge pointing to the right, resembling a pointer or navigation cue. Rendering varies by font and platform; some fonts show a triangular or arrow-like shape, while others may render it more as a wedge or pointer icon.

Common uses include user interface design and typography. It can function as a directional indicator in menus, dropdown controls, or as a decorative bullet in lists. It is distinct from, but related to, other right-pointing symbols such as U+25B6 BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE (the play symbol) and U+25C4 BLACK LEFT-POINTING POINTER.

Encoding and representations:

- Unicode name: BLACK RIGHT-POINTING POINTER (U+25BA).

- UTF-8 encoding: E2 96 BA.

- In HTML and related markup, it can be represented with a numeric character reference such as ►.

See also: U+25B6, U+25B7, U+25C4, U+25A0.