white medium-small square Emoji
◽ is a hollow-looking white medium-small square symbol used for markers, placeholders, and simple UI accents.
U+25FD
The symbol ◽ is called the white medium-small square. It’s a geometric character you can copy into text, designs, or code. Use it when you want a clean, minimal square shape without adding an image.
white medium-small square Emoji Meaning
◽ (white medium-small square) is a geometric, Unicode-defined square character (U+25FD). Visually, it reads as a light or hollow square outline, which makes it useful as a subtle marker and a minimalist placeholder. In plain text and UI mockups, it can signal “item”, “option”, “checkbox-like marker”, or “empty slot” without implying a specific action. Designers also use it for borders, separators, and decorative accents where a simple square is clearer than a bullet. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copy/paste, styling, and lightweight text rendering.
Common uses
- •Bullet or list marker in simple text documents
- •Placeholder or “empty” indicator in forms and mockups
- •UI accents for sections, labels, or dividers in plain text
- •Decorative squares in social posts and captions
- •Lightweight icons in chat messages and templates
Examples
◽ White Medium-Small Square
- ◽◽ Item pending review
- ◽Choose ◽ Option A or ◽ Option B
- ◽Inbox: ◽ 3 new messages
- ◽Placeholder: ◽ [upload file here]
- ◽Status ◽ Not started
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25FD | |
| HTML Entity | ◽ | |
| HTML Code | ◽ | |
| CSS | \25FD | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9725 | |
| Decimal | 9725 |
How to type white medium-small square Emoji (◽)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9725 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25FD then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25FD. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25fd, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ◽ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the white medium-small square emoji mean?
◽ (white medium-small square) is a geometric, Unicode-defined square character (U+25FD). Visually, it reads as a light or hollow square outline, which makes it useful as a subtle marker and a minimalist placeholder. In plain text and UI mockups, it can signal “item”, “option”, “checkbox-like marker”, or “empty slot” without implying a specific action. Designers also use it for borders, separators, and decorative accents where a simple square is clearer than a bullet. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copy/paste, styling, and lightweight text rendering.
What is the Unicode code point for ◽?
◽ is Unicode U+25FD.
How can I copy ◽ quickly?
Copy the character directly from this page: ◽. You can also use the HTML entity: ◽.
What escapes can I use in code?
CSS: \\25FD. JavaScript: \\u{25FD}.
Does ◽ have a special meaning beyond a square outline?
Most commonly it’s used as a minimalist marker or placeholder in text and UI. Its meaning can vary by your context (e.g., checklist style, empty slot, or decorative accent).