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Triangle Symbol △

The triangle symbol △ is an outlined upward-pointing triangle used in geometry, diagrams, legends, and text notation.

Character
Unicode
U+25B3

Triangle Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside △, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

Copy the triangle symbol One click copies the exact Unicode character.
  1. 1
    Copy

    Press the button to copy △.

  2. 2
    Place the cursor

    Open the message, document, form, or profile where you need it.

  3. 3
    Paste

    Use Ctrl+V, Command+V, or the mobile Paste command.

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What Is the Triangle Symbol?

The triangle symbol △ is an outlined upward-pointing triangle used in geometry, diagrams, legends, and text notation.

geometry notes

diagram legends

map keys

ranking markers

plain-text layouts

Triangle Symbol Variants and Related Forms

Black up-pointing triangle

filled variant

White down-pointing triangle

inverted outline

Greek capital delta

letter and mathematical notation

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Triangle in Triangle Symbol ⟁

The triangle-in-triangle symbol ⟁ is U+27C1 WHITE TRIANGLE CONTAINING SMALL WHITE TRIANGLE.

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How to Type the Triangle Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the triangle symbol without copying it from another page.

Triangle Symbol on Windows

Copy △ from this page or enter the complete Unicode sequence U+25B3 in a Unicode-aware editor.

Triangle Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the character name, or copy △ from this page.

Triangle Symbol on iPhone and iPad

Tap the copy button for △, paste it into the target app, and save a text replacement when repeated use is needed.

Triangle Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for △, paste it into the target app, and add it to a personal dictionary when appropriate.

Triangle Symbol on Chromebook

Copy △ as the complete sequence U+25B3 so every component remains in order.

Triangle Symbol on Microsoft Word

Use Insert > Symbol or paste △; for multi-character notation, keep the complete sequence together.

Triangle Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by name, or paste △ from this page.

Triangle Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the triangle symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+25B3
Unicode name WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 25B3

How to Use and Format the Triangle Symbol

Format △ according to the specific role defined for Triangle Symbol. The triangle symbol △ is an outlined upward-pointing triangle used in geometry, diagrams, legends, and text notation. The encoded form is U+25B3, with the Unicode character names WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Preserve the complete sequence, including capitalization, combining marks, superscripts, punctuation, and unit letters. In geometry notes, introduce the notation before the reader must interpret it; in diagram legends, retain the convention used by the source document; and in map keys, verify that the chosen font supports every component.

This page focuses on U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings. Use readable surrounding wording when the mark communicates direction, status, quantity, relationship, category, or access. For web publishing, prefer selectable UTF-8 text, test copy-and-paste behavior, and provide an accessible name if the surrounding sentence does not already identify Triangle Symbol. Check the final output in the actual website, document, spreadsheet, equation editor, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than approving a merely similar-looking glyph.

  • In geometry notes, define △ as Triangle Symbol before relying on the symbol alone.

  • For diagram legends, preserve the full encoded sequence U+25B3; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, or component letters.

  • When preparing map keys, apply this intent boundary: This page focuses on U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings.

  • In ranking markers, compare △ with ▲ and choose the form whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode Triangle Symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references △ and △ so the published form remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give △ the readable label “Triangle Symbol” wherever the surrounding content does not already state the meaning.

  • Test triangle symbol in the final font, mobile layout, copy workflow, PDF export, and screen-reader output before release.

Triangle Symbol Examples

  • △ABC
  • △ = triangle marker
  • Point set △
  • Legend: △ station
  • Outline icon △
  • Unicode sequence for Triangle Symbol: U+25B3
  • HTML decimal: △
  • HTML hexadecimal: △
  • CSS escapes: 25B3
  • Accessible text label: Triangle Symbol

Common Triangle Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ▲ where △ is required changes the intended meaning of Triangle Symbol.
  • Dropping part of U+25B3 while copying triangle symbol.
  • Treating △ as interchangeable with ▽ without checking the domain convention.
  • Leaving △ unexplained in geometry notes when readers may assign another meaning.
  • Assuming every font or emoji renderer will display Triangle Symbol exactly like the preview.
  • Converting △ into an image even though selectable text is appropriate for this use.
  • Ignoring this boundary: This page focuses on U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings.
  • Using △ as the only accessible name of a control, formula token, diagram item, status, or technical label.

Triangle Symbol intent boundary

This page focuses on U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings.

Triangle meaning depends on context

The character △ identifies an outlined up-pointing triangle. Geometry, diagrams, and legends can assign it different roles, so the page does not claim one universal symbolic meaning.

More About the Triangle Symbol

Triangle Symbol uses △, U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. It is an outlined geometric character used in plain-text geometry, legends, map keys, ranking markers, and diagram labels. The character differs from Greek capital delta Δ, black triangle ▲, warning sign ⚠, and directional arrows. Those forms may look related but carry different code points and purposes. A legend or equation should use the symbol required by its own convention. In geometry, △ABC can label a triangle, although structured math markup may be better in formal documents. In an interface or map key, the text beside △ must state what the marker means. Font design changes the outline thickness, proportions, and alignment. If exact geometry is important, scalable graphics or drawing tools may be more appropriate than a font character. Unicode and accessibility references support the encoded identity and labeled use. The page does not merge triangle symbolism, warning signs, or tattoo designs into this URL. Reviewed examples for Triangle Symbol are △ABC, △ = triangle marker, Point set △, Legend: △ station, and Outline icon △. For Triangle Symbol, they cover geometry notes, diagram legends, map keys, ranking markers, and plain-text layouts and give editors concrete strings for copy testing instead of relying on an isolated glyph. During QA for Triangle Symbol, preserve U+25B3, apply these checks—In geometry notes, define △ as Triangle Symbol before relying on the symbol alone. For diagram legends, preserve the full encoded sequence U+25B3; do not drop combining marks, superscripts, or component letters. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings.—and verify the result against Unicode, WHATWG HTML, and W3C/WCAG. Useful lookup names retained specifically for Triangle Symbol include Triangle Symbol, triangle symbol, WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE, and Black up-pointing triangle.

Triangle Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Triangle Symbol?

Triangle Symbol is stored as U+25B3; the Unicode character names are WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE.

How should I copy △?

Copy the complete sequence △ and verify that every component in U+25B3 remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Triangle Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 △, decimal references △, or hexadecimal references △.

Why can △ look different across devices?

Fonts and emoji renderers can change shape, spacing, or presentation while the encoded sequence U+25B3 remains the same.

Can I replace △ with ▲?

Only when the destination convention explicitly requires that alternative. This page focuses on U+25B3 WHITE UP-POINTING TRIANGLE. Filled triangles, warning signs, delta letters, and inverted triangles have separate meanings and encodings.

What does the triangle symbol mean?

The outlined triangle △ is a Unicode shape character. Its meaning depends on the legend, diagram, or mathematical context; it is not one universal operation.

What does a triangle symbol mean in math?

In mathematics, a triangle may name a geometric figure or serve as a context-defined marker. Check the formula or legend, because △ is distinct from delta Δ and nabla ∇.