Square With Top Half Black Symbol
⬒ A black-and-white square arrow-style block character you can copy and use in text.
U+2B12
⬒ is the Unicode character called “SQUARE WITH TOP HALF BLACK” (U+2B12). It’s commonly used as a compact visual marker in plain text. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Square With Top Half Black Symbol Meaning
⬒ (U+2B12) is a block-style symbol that visually suggests a split square, with the top half rendered black and the bottom half left white. Because it has a strong, high-contrast look, it’s often used like a simple icon or pointer element in text. Designers and writers may use it as a status marker, a decorative bullet, or a small directional/section cue without adding images. In interfaces that rely on text-only rendering (menus, terminals, chats, or document text), it can help create structure and emphasis while staying lightweight and consistent across platforms that support the character.
Common uses
- •Use as a visual bullet or section marker in plain-text documents
- •Add a compact status indicator in chat messages or comments
- •Serve as a minimalist icon before headings or lists
- •Use in UI mockups or text mockups where images aren’t available
- •Create simple progress/step callouts in terminals and logs
Examples
⬒ Square with Top Half Black
- ⬒Project status: ⬒ In review
- ⬒⬒ Step 1: Gather requirements
- ⬒Release notes ⬒ Update includes performance fixes
- ⬒Checklist: ⬒ Verify backups, ⬒ Confirm restore test
- ⬒See details ⬒ Click to expand
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B12 | |
| HTML Entity | ⬒ | |
| HTML Code | ⬒ | |
| CSS | \2B12 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11026 | |
| Decimal | 11026 |
How to type Square With Top Half Black Symbol (⬒)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11026 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B12 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B12. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b12, 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 With Top Half Black symbol mean?
⬒ (U+2B12) is a block-style symbol that visually suggests a split square, with the top half rendered black and the bottom half left white. Because it has a strong, high-contrast look, it’s often used like a simple icon or pointer element in text. Designers and writers may use it as a status marker, a decorative bullet, or a small directional/section cue without adding images. In interfaces that rely on text-only rendering (menus, terminals, chats, or document text), it can help create structure and emphasis while staying lightweight and consistent across platforms that support the character.
What Unicode character is ⬒?
⬒ is the Unicode character “SQUARE WITH TOP HALF BLACK” with code point U+2B12.
How do I copy ⬒ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⬒.
What CSS/JS escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\2B12. JavaScript (Unicode code point escape): \\u{2B12}.
Will it look the same everywhere?
It should be consistent on platforms that support U+2B12. If a font doesn’t include the glyph, it may display as a fallback or placeholder.