Square Position Indicator Symbol
⯐ is the square position indicator symbol used to suggest placement or reference in a layout.
U+2BD0
The symbol ⯐ is known as the Square Position Indicator. It’s an arrow-style glyph in the “Arrows” category that can help communicate placement or location. Below you’ll find easy copy options and code escapes.
Square Position Indicator Symbol Meaning
⯐ (Square Position Indicator) is a directional, arrow-like character designed to signal position or placement. In practice, it can be used as a lightweight visual cue in interfaces, diagrams, labels, and writing where you want readers to notice “where something goes” or “which side/spot to reference.” Because it resembles a positioning marker rather than a full arrow with a clear direction in every context, it’s often chosen for UI annotations, form instructions, and schematic callouts. It’s also useful in technical or editorial contexts to mark a target area without using full words.
Common uses
- •UI mockups and wireframes to label where an element should be placed
- •Document annotations to indicate a reference position on a page or diagram
- •Instruction text in templates (e.g., “place the icon at ⯐ here”)
- •Charts and infographics to call out a specific region or anchor point
- •Code comments or README diagrams to denote a target area
Examples
⯐ Square Position Indicator
- ⯐Place the label at ⯐ to mark the starting position.
- ⯐The highlighted area begins at ⯐ in the diagram.
- ⯐Align the button with ⯐ for consistent spacing.
- ⯐Use ⯐ to reference the anchor point in step 2.
- ⯐The cursor should land on ⯐ before confirming.
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BD0 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯐ | |
| HTML Code | ⯐ | |
| CSS | \2BD0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11216 | |
| Decimal | 11216 |
How to type Square Position Indicator Symbol (⯐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11216 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BD0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BD0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bd0, 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 Square Position Indicator symbol mean?
⯐ (Square Position Indicator) is a directional, arrow-like character designed to signal position or placement. In practice, it can be used as a lightweight visual cue in interfaces, diagrams, labels, and writing where you want readers to notice “where something goes” or “which side/spot to reference.” Because it resembles a positioning marker rather than a full arrow with a clear direction in every context, it’s often chosen for UI annotations, form instructions, and schematic callouts. It’s also useful in technical or editorial contexts to mark a target area without using full words.
What is the Unicode code point for ⯐?
⯐ is U+2BD0 (Unicode name: SQUARE POSITION INDICATOR).
How do I copy ⯐ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⯐.
What escape can I use in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2BD0. JavaScript escape: \\u{2BD0}.
What should I use ⯐ for?
It’s commonly used as a visual cue for placement or reference position in layouts, diagrams, and UI instructions.