U25B2U25B3

U+25B2 and U+25B3 refer to two Unicode symbols in the Geometric Shapes block: BLACK UP-POINTING TRIANGLE and WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. These characters are commonly used as simple directional indicators in text, diagrams, and user interfaces. The code points are U+25B2 (decimal 9650) and U+25B3 (decimal 9651); in HTML they can be represented as ▲ and △ respectively.

The black variant is a filled triangle, while the white variant is the same outline. Their exact glyph shapes depend on the font, and some fonts render the white triangle with a thin outline or rounded edges. They are typically oriented upward and are suitable for use as markers, bullets, or indicators in charts, menus, or instructional diagrams.

They are often used to indicate upward movement or increases in data visualizations, or as simple cue icons in interfaces where a concise geometric symbol is preferred over text. In plain text and lightweight markup contexts, these triangles provide a compact way to convey direction or emphasis.

Because rendering can vary and screen readers may not convey orientation clearly, it is good practice to provide alternative text or accompanying labels when these symbols convey important meaning or function.

See also: U+25BC (BLACK DOWN-POINTING TRIANGLE), U+25B6 (BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE), U+25C0 (BLACK LEFT-POINTING TRIANGLE).