Left Seven Eighths Block Symbol
▉ is the Left Seven Eighths Block (U+2589), a compact block element for partial-fill visuals.
U+2589
The symbol ▉ (U+2589) is part of the block elements used to create “filled” visual effects in plain text. It’s especially handy when you need a denser, partial block look without images.
Left Seven Eighths Block Symbol Meaning
▉ is a block character representing a “left” area filled to seven eighths. Because it’s a Unicode block element, it renders consistently across many fonts and is commonly used to build simple progress-like or density-like graphics using text alone. People often use it alongside other block characters (such as full blocks or smaller fractions) to show stages, loading states, or bar-style indicators. In UI and design work, it can also serve as a compact decorative element or as a way to add weight to headings, lists, or separators while staying within text.
Common uses
- •Creating text-based progress bars and loading indicators
- •Designing bar charts or level indicators in plain text
- •Building dense separators or rhythm in headings and lists
- •Representing partial completion states in dashboards or logs
- •Adding decorative block patterns without images
Examples
▉ Left Seven Eighths Block Symbol
- ▉Loading: ▉▉▉▉▉░░
- ▉Completion: ▉▉▉▉░░░░
- ▉CPU usage: ▉▉▉▉░░░░
- ▉Queue status: ▉▉▉▉░ (4/6)
- ▉Menu highlight: ► ▉ Item selected
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2589 | |
| HTML Entity | ▉ | |
| HTML Code | ▉ | |
| CSS | \2589 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9609 | |
| Decimal | 9609 |
How to type Left Seven Eighths Block Symbol (▉)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9609 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2589 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2589. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2589, 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 Seven Eighths Block symbol mean?
▉ is a block character representing a “left” area filled to seven eighths. Because it’s a Unicode block element, it renders consistently across many fonts and is commonly used to build simple progress-like or density-like graphics using text alone. People often use it alongside other block characters (such as full blocks or smaller fractions) to show stages, loading states, or bar-style indicators. In UI and design work, it can also serve as a compact decorative element or as a way to add weight to headings, lists, or separators while staying within text.
What is the Unicode code point for ▉?
▉ is U+2589 (Unicode name: LEFT SEVEN EIGHTHS BLOCK).
How do I copy the symbol ▉ easily?
Copy the character directly (▉) from this page, or use the HTML entity ▉ or CSS escape \\2589.
Will ▉ look different across fonts?
Block elements often look similar, but the exact appearance can vary slightly by font. For best results, test in the target environment.
What’s a good way to use ▉ for progress indicators?
Pair it with related block fractions (for example, full block and partial blocks) to represent steps, then repeat characters to match the scale you need.