How to type ▲ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+30.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 30 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The black up-pointing triangle symbol ▲ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "black up-pointing triangle". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ▲, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ▲ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ▲ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "black up-pointing triangle" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ▲ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ▲, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ▲ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;black in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ▲ anywhere.
How to type ▲ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ▲ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ▲ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 25B2 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ▲.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 25B2 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9650) returns the symbol.
How to type ▲ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "black up-pointing triangle" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9650).
▲ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ▲ |
| HTML decimal | ▲ |
| HTML hex | ▲ |
CSS content | "\25B2" |
| JavaScript | "\u25B2" |
| Python | "\u25B2" |
| LaTeX | \blacktriangle |
| URL encoded | %E2%96%B2 |
Because ▲ is a standard Unicode character (U+25B2), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the black up-pointing triangle symbol is used
Common in stock reports to show gains, like "▲2.4%", and in menus or diagrams as a directional or expand marker, such as "▲ Top". It can be confused with the outlined triangle △ or the smaller ▴ variant.
Frequently asked questions
What does the ▲ symbol mean in finance? +
It typically signals a price or value increase, often shown in green next to a percentage or number, like "▲1.2%".
Is ▲ the same as a warning sign? +
Not by default. Warning signs usually use an outlined triangle with an exclamation mark, while ▲ is a plain filled shape used for direction or emphasis.
What is the Alt code for the black up-pointing triangle symbol? +
The Alt code for ▲ is Alt+30. Hold Alt, type 30 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ▲ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ▲. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "black up-pointing triangle", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the black up-pointing triangle symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ▲ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ▲? +
Use ▲ in HTML. In CSS use content: "\25B2" and in JavaScript use "\u25B2".