White Left-Pointing Triangle Bullet
Geometric ShapesThe White Left-Pointing Triangle (◁) is a Unicode bullet-point symbol in the Geometric Shapes family. Outline arrow-style bullet for back-navigation lists.
Visually, it looks like a hollow left-pointing triangle. Click the ◁ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, Discord messages, or anywhere else you write lists.
How to copy and paste the White Left-Pointing Triangle bullet
One-click copy
Tap the big ◁ at the top of this page. It copies to your clipboard instantly — paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Unicode codepoint
This bullet has the codepoint U+25C1. Some apps accept it as a Unicode escape (e.g. \u25C1 in JavaScript or ◁ in HTML).
Works everywhere
Word documents, Google Docs, Notion pages, Markdown lists, Instagram bios, LinkedIn posts, Discord channels, Slack messages, plain emails and printed PDFs.
When the White Left-Pointing Triangle bullet works best
Outline arrow-style bullet for back-navigation lists. Squares, diamonds, triangles, hexagons. Sharper alternatives to dots.
If you're writing a checklist, a feature comparison, an Instagram bio, a resume, or a technical document, the right bullet shape makes your list feel intentional rather than default. The White Left-Pointing Triangle reads as a hollow left-pointing triangle — pair it with body copy whose tone matches.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the White Left-Pointing Triangle symbol?
The White Left-Pointing Triangle (◁) is a Unicode character in the Geometric Shapes family, with the codepoint U+25C1. It looks like a hollow left-pointing triangle and works as a list marker, decorative bullet, or visual separator in any text field that accepts Unicode.
How do I type ◁ on a keyboard?
The fastest way is to click the ◁ at the top of this page — it copies to your clipboard instantly. There's no standard keyboard shortcut for this bullet on most keyboards, but you can also enter it as the Unicode codepoint U+25C1 via your operating system's character picker.
Where does ◁ render correctly?
◁ is part of the Unicode standard, so it renders on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, modern browsers, Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, and almost every app made in the last decade. Older terminals or systems missing the relevant font may show a fallback box (□).
Can I use ◁ in my Instagram or LinkedIn bio?
Yes — Unicode bullets work directly in Instagram bios, LinkedIn headlines, Twitter posts, TikTok bios, and YouTube descriptions. Just copy ◁ from this page and paste it where you write your bio. No special formatting needed.