Left Five Eighths Block Symbol
The ▋ Left Five Eighths Block (U+258B) is a block element showing a left-filled eighth-style portion.
U+258B
The symbol ▋ is known as the Left Five Eighths Block. It’s a Unicode block element useful when you need a consistent “partial block” look. Below you’ll find practical uses and copy/paste-friendly formats.
Left Five Eighths Block Symbol Meaning
The “Left Five Eighths Block” (Unicode U+258B) is a block element made to display a specific fractional fill pattern: five eighths of the block on the left side. Because it’s part of the Unicode block-elements set, it’s commonly used for text-based graphics where you want a compact, typographic way to represent progress, shading, or stepped levels. It’s not a punctuation mark or an emoji; it’s primarily a rendering/typography character. When copying, prefer the HTML entity or escape sequences if you’re working in code, since they help preserve consistent appearance across platforms.
Common uses
- •Creating progress bars or loading indicators in plain text with fractional steps
- •Making bar-style charts in terminals, logs, and dashboards
- •Representing shading, tiers, or “filled” portions in UI mockups using text
- •Building separators or visual rhythm in documents and templates
- •Enhancing tables or status summaries with compact block graphics
Examples
▋ Left Five Eighths Block Symbol
- ▋Loading: ▋▋▋░░
- ▋Disk usage ▋▋▋░░░
- ▋CPU load: ▋▋▋▌░
- ▋Brightness: ▋▋░░░
- ▋Step 3/5 ▋▋▋░░
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+258B | |
| HTML Entity | ▋ | |
| HTML Code | ▋ | |
| CSS | \258B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9611 | |
| Decimal | 9611 |
How to type Left Five Eighths Block Symbol (▋)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9611 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 258B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 258B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 258b, 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 Left Five Eighths Block symbol mean?
The “Left Five Eighths Block” (Unicode U+258B) is a block element made to display a specific fractional fill pattern: five eighths of the block on the left side. Because it’s part of the Unicode block-elements set, it’s commonly used for text-based graphics where you want a compact, typographic way to represent progress, shading, or stepped levels. It’s not a punctuation mark or an emoji; it’s primarily a rendering/typography character. When copying, prefer the HTML entity or escape sequences if you’re working in code, since they help preserve consistent appearance across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for ▋ (Left Five Eighths Block)?
It’s U+258B, named “LEFT FIVE EIGHTHS BLOCK.”
How do I write this symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▋
How do I include it in CSS?
Use the CSS escape form: \\258B
Will it render the same everywhere?
Most modern fonts support Unicode block elements, but appearance can vary by font. If exact control is important, test in your target font/environment.