The triangular bullet ‣ has no Windows Alt code, so copy it or type 2023 then Alt+X in Word. It is a filled triangle used to mark a second level of a list, below the round bullet. Word offers it in the bullet library rather than on the keyboard.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Triangular Bullet" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 2023, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 2023, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ‣ · \2023 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Triangular Bullet (U+2023).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Triangular Bullet" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 2023.
- Press Alt+X immediately after, it converts the hex code to ‣.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ▸ (U+25B8) | Black right-pointing small triangle, a geometric shape | A geometric shape rather than a punctuation bullet, with different spacing. |
| • (U+2022) | Bullet, the round first-level marker | The standard top-level list marker. The triangle usually sits one level below it. |
| > (U+003E) | Greater-than sign | A plain-text substitute in a terminal. It is an operator, not a bullet. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for the triangular bullet?
It is U+2023, decimal 8227. There is no Windows Alt code, since it is outside the Windows-1252 code page.
When should I use a triangular bullet?
For a nested level of a list, where a different shape makes the hierarchy readable at a glance. The usual order is round, then hollow, then square or triangular.
How do I set it as a bullet in Word?
Open the bullet library on the Home tab, choose Define New Bullet, then Symbol, and pick the triangular bullet. Word remembers it for that list level.
What is the difference from a geometric triangle?
The triangular bullet is classed as punctuation and is sized and spaced for use in text. The geometric triangles in the U+25xx block are shapes, drawn at different sizes for diagrams.
Can I use it in a plain-text email?
Yes, provided the message is sent as UTF-8, which is now standard. In a very old client it may show as a box, so a hyphen is the safer fallback.