Left One Quarter Block Symbol
▎ is the left one quarter block character (U+258E) often used as a compact filled segment in text.
U+258E
▎ (U+258E) is a Block Elements character named “Left One Quarter Block.” It’s useful when you want a small, precise filled portion in plain text. Copy it directly or use its code in HTML, CSS, or JavaScript.
Left One Quarter Block Symbol Meaning
The character ▎, “Left One Quarter Block” (U+258E), is a partial block glyph that appears as a solid block only on the left side, with the rest left empty. Because it’s a single Unicode character in the Block Elements category, it can be used to create compact visual effects in text—such as filling a small area, aligning markers, or building simple bars and indicators. Its appearance can vary slightly by font and platform, so test it in the font you plan to use, especially in UI or text-art contexts.
Common uses
- •Create small UI accents or separators in text-based interfaces
- •Build simple progress or status bars using quarter-block steps
- •Align markers in tables, lists, or terminal-style layouts
- •Enhance readability in chat or messaging templates as a visual bullet
- •Make compact text art and decorative patterns with partial blocks
Examples
▎ Left One Quarter Block (U+258E)
- ▎Downloading ▎▎▎░░ please wait
- ▎Status: ▎ Ready
- ▎Queue: ▎▎▎░░ 3/5
- ▎▎ Option A ▎ Option B
- ▎Signal ▎▎░░░
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+258E | |
| HTML Entity | ▎ | |
| HTML Code | ▎ | |
| CSS | \258E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9614 | |
| Decimal | 9614 |
How to type Left One Quarter Block Symbol (▎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9614 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 258E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 258E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 258e, 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 One Quarter Block symbol mean?
The character ▎, “Left One Quarter Block” (U+258E), is a partial block glyph that appears as a solid block only on the left side, with the rest left empty. Because it’s a single Unicode character in the Block Elements category, it can be used to create compact visual effects in text—such as filling a small area, aligning markers, or building simple bars and indicators. Its appearance can vary slightly by font and platform, so test it in the font you plan to use, especially in UI or text-art contexts.
What is the Unicode value for ▎?
▎ is U+258E (LEFT ONE QUARTER BLOCK).
How can I use it in HTML?
Use the entity: ▎.
How do I include ▎ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\258E. JavaScript escape: \\u{258E}.
Will ▎ look the same on all devices?
It should be the same Unicode character, but the exact look can vary slightly by font and platform. Test in your target font.