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▶ play button

▶

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Character▶
UnicodeU+25B6
Decimal9654
Hex0x25B6
HTML decimal▶
HTML hex▶
JavaScript\u25B6
CSS\25B6
Python\u25B6
URL%E2%96%B6

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Unicode information

Nameplay button
Unicode nameBLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE
Code pointU+25B6
HTML decimal▶
HTML hex▶
CSS\25b6
JavaScript\u25B6
CategoryShapes
Unicode18.0

Unicode context

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Meaning of ▶ play button

The ▶ character is listed as play button in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is BLACK RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE. It is a geometric or graphic shape used as a marker, diagram element or decoration.

Common uses

  • Diagrams and schemes.
  • Bullets and markers.
  • Design and decorative text.

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 play button, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 25B6 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 25b6, 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\25b6
JavaScript\u25B6
Python\u25B6
Unicode text▶

Usage examples

▶ — play button
Unicode: U+25B6
HTML: ▶

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