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red square Emoji

The red square 🟥 is a bold colored block emoji often used to indicate emphasis or a marked area.

U+1F7E5

🟥 is the Red Square emoji. It’s commonly used as a simple visual marker in messages, designs, and interfaces. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point U+1F7E5.

red square Emoji Meaning

The 🟥 (Red Square, Unicode U+1F7E5) is a compact visual symbol that reads as a solid block of color. People commonly use it to represent “highlighted” or “selected” items, to label a category, or to draw attention to something in a list. Because it’s visually distinct and doesn’t require explanation, it’s also used as a placeholder marker in drafts and diagrams, and as a simple “status” indicator (for example, a red/attention style cue). In UI mockups or notes, it can stand in for a button tile, badge background, or map/grid cell color without adding extra text.

Common uses

  • Marking selected items in a checklist or menu preview
  • Creating a quick visual category label in chat or documentation
  • Signaling “attention needed” or a warning-style highlight in notes
  • Representing a colored grid cell in simple diagrams and layouts
  • Using as a block placeholder in writing drafts and UI mockups

Examples

🟥 Red Square (U+1F7E5)

  • 🟥Status: 🟥 Action required
  • 🟥Pick: Option A 🟥 Option B
  • 🟥Selected cell: Column 3 🟥 Row 2
  • 🟥Danger zone 🟥 Proceed with caution
  • 🟥Category marker: 🟥 Bugs

Variations

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Technical codes

UnicodeU+1F7E5
HTML Entity🟥
HTML Code🟥
CSS\1F7E5

FAQ

What does the red square emoji mean?

The 🟥 (Red Square, Unicode U+1F7E5) is a compact visual symbol that reads as a solid block of color. People commonly use it to represent “highlighted” or “selected” items, to label a category, or to draw attention to something in a list. Because it’s visually distinct and doesn’t require explanation, it’s also used as a placeholder marker in drafts and diagrams, and as a simple “status” indicator (for example, a red/attention style cue). In UI mockups or notes, it can stand in for a button tile, badge background, or map/grid cell color without adding extra text.

What is the Unicode code point for 🟥?

The red square emoji 🟥 has Unicode code point U+1F7E5.

How do I copy the red square symbol?

Copy the character 🟥 from this page. You can then paste it into documents, chat, or design tools.

What are the HTML and JavaScript values for 🟥?

HTML entity: 🟥. JavaScript escape: \\u{1F7E5}.

When should I use the red square instead of a red circle or a generic square?

Use 🟥 when you want a bold, rectangular block marker for labels, selection highlights, or grid-like layouts; a circle can feel softer, and a generic square may be less visually specific.