Left One Eighth Block Symbol
▏ is the left one eighth block character, a small block element used for compact visual accents.
U+258F
▏ (LEFT ONE EIGHTH BLOCK) is a Unicode block element designed for subtle, grid-like spacing. It’s commonly used when you need a very small filled region. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Left One Eighth Block Symbol Meaning
The symbol ▏ is known as the “Left One Eighth Block” and is encoded as U+258F (HTML entity ▏). As a block element, it visually represents a narrow, left-aligned filled portion—about one eighth of a typical character cell—making it useful when you want fine-grained progress indicators, step markers, or denser text layout elements. Because it’s part of the block elements set, its appearance is typically consistent with other block characters, but exact visual sizing can vary slightly by font.
Common uses
- •Creating compact progress or loading indicators with partial-fill steps
- •Designing step markers in UI lists where each step needs a small segment
- •Adding subtle separators or visual ticks in text-based layouts
- •Building simple charts or bar-like displays using block characters
- •Representing “partial” states in dashboards or status text
Examples
▏ Left One Eighth Block (U+258F)
- ▏Loading: ▏▏▏…
- ▏Step 2/8 ▏
- ▏Status: ▏ Available
- ▏Bar: ▏▏▏▏▏
- ▏Marker: Item ▏ A
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+258F | |
| HTML Entity | ▏ | |
| HTML Code | ▏ | |
| CSS | \258F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9615 | |
| Decimal | 9615 |
How to type Left One Eighth Block Symbol (▏)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9615 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 258F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 258F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 258f, 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 is the Unicode code point for ▏?
▏ is U+258F (Unicode name: LEFT ONE EIGHTH BLOCK).
How do I copy ▏ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▏ (or paste the character directly).
How do I use ▏ in CSS?
You can use CSS escape: \\258F.
What does ▏ look like in text?
It appears as a narrow, left-aligned filled block roughly one eighth of a character cell, which makes it useful for partial-step visuals.