Alt Code Shortcuts for Triangle Symbols

There are different types of triangle symbols you can insert in Windows and Mac documents using alt code shortcuts. Though most of them are part of mathematical symbols, you can also use them for different purposes. You can either use decimal codes or hexadecimal codes to insert these special symbols.

Shortcuts for Triangle Symbols

Below table gives you the complete list of alt code shortcuts for triangle symbols.

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1. Insert Triangle Symbols in Windows

Decimal codes will work on all documents but you need a keyboard with separate numeric pad. Alternatively, you can use hexadecimal codes. However, this will work only on Word documents.

1.1. Using Decimal Code

Hold one of alt keys and then type the numbers using number pad. For example, Alt 9698 will produce the black lower right triangle symbol as ◢.

1.2. Using Hex Code

Enter the hexadecimal code and then press alt and x keys to convert the code into triangle symbol. For example, 26A0 Alt X will insert a warning symbol as ⚠.

1.3. Triangle Emoji

Some of the triangle symbols are also part of Unicode emoji. You can press “Win Logo + Semicolon” keys to open emoji panel and insert triangle emoji symbols.

1.4. Using Character Map App

Though alt code shortcuts are easy to use, it will not work consistently on all applications. Fortunately, you have a standalone Character Map app in Windows to insert triangle symbols. Search and open Character Map app on your computer. You can filter the triangle symbols by searching with hex code or scrolling through the list of available symbols.

2. Insert in Mac

There are two ways to insert triangle symbols in macOS.

2.1. Using Option Code

Similar to Windows, it is also possible to insert triangle symbols in Apple’s Mac using hex code. Hold the option key and press the code to make the symbol. For example, Option + 25B2 will make black up-pointing triangle symbol ▲. In order for this to work, you need to change the input source from ABC English to Unicode Hex Input. Also, this method supports up to 4 digits hex code.

2.2. Using Character Viewer App

Press “Control + Command + Space” to open Character Viewer app. You can use the search box to filter and insert triangle symbols.

Symbol Variations

Most of the triangle symbols are outlined symbols. You can easily change the color, size and decorate them similar to any other text content on your document.

Solid symbols are emoji that you can also insert in Android and iPhone using emoji keyboard.