Black Medium Right-Pointing Triangle Centred ⯈

⯈ (U+2BC8) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Black Medium Right-Pointing Triangle Centred is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The character BLACK MEDIUM RIGHT-POINTING TRIANGLE CENTRED has the code point U+2BC8 and belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block. It is part of the Common script set. In typography, this symbol is drawn as a solid right-pointing triangle centered in its space. The design is simple and clear on screens and in print. Its role in user interfaces is historical and practical. A right-pointing triangle is widely recognized as the Play symbol in media controls. This usage helps users start playback, resume audio or video, and access media functions across many devices and apps. The symbol is used in menus, dashboards, and on hardware controls. It often appears alongside other control icons and with minimal text. Because it is compact, it fits on small screens and buttons. The centered form reduces ambiguity when placed near labels or icons. While new icons exist, the basic Play symbol remains common and familiar. This consistency supports quick recognition and faster interaction for users worldwide.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2BC8 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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