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▻ hollow right-pointing pointer

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Character▻
UnicodeU+25BB
Decimal9659
Hex0x25BB
HTML decimal▻
HTML hex▻
JavaScript\u25BB
CSS\25BB
Python\u25BB
URL%E2%96%BB

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Unicode information

Namehollow right-pointing pointer
Unicode nameWHITE RIGHT-POINTING POINTER
Code pointU+25BB
HTML decimal▻
HTML hex▻
CSS\25bb
JavaScript\u25BB
CategoryOther
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ▻ hollow right-pointing pointer

The ▻ character is listed as hollow right-pointing pointer in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is WHITE RIGHT-POINTING POINTER. Unicode encodes it as a distinct symbol. For specialist characters, the exact meaning is defined by the standard or notation system to which it belongs.

Common uses

  • Copy and paste it into any Unicode-compatible app.
  • Use it in documents or text that require this exact character.
  • Reference it by its Unicode code point in technical contexts.

How to type ▻ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ▻. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for hollow right-pointing pointer, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 25BB without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ▻. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ▻ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ▻ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ▻ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25bb, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ▻.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal▻
HTML hex▻
CSS content\25bb
JavaScript\u25BB
Python\u25BB
Unicode text▻

Usage examples

▻ — hollow right-pointing pointer
Unicode: U+25BB
HTML: ▻

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