Copy it, then paste with Ctrl + V (Cmd + V on Mac).
Quick answer
| Method | How |
|---|---|
| Copy and paste | Use the copy button above |
| Windows | Alt + 17 |
| Mac | Ctrl + Cmd + Space (Character Viewer) |
| Microsoft Word | Type 25C4, then press Alt + X |
| Chromebook and Linux | Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25C4, press Enter |
| HTML | ◄ or ◄ |
| CSS | \25C4 |
| JavaScript | \u25C4 |
| Unicode | U+25C4 (Black Left-Pointing Pointer) |
How to type the Black Left-Pointing Pointer on Windows
Hold Alt and type 17 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, use Win + . or open Character Map (search for charmap in Start).
In Microsoft Word, type 25C4 and then press Alt + X to turn the code into ◄.
How to type the Black Left-Pointing Pointer on a Mac
Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for the name and double-click it.
On a Chromebook or Linux
Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25c4, then press Enter or Space.
On iPhone and Android
Switch to the symbols keyboard (123 then #+= on iPhone, ?123 then =\< on Android). If it is not there, copy it from this page.
In Google Docs
Go to Insert > Special characters and search for "black left-pointing pointer".
About this character
The Unicode character Black Left-Pointing Pointer.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for ◄?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 17 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type ◄ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl + Cmd + Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for ◄?
Use ◄ or ◄ in HTML.