Left Three Quarters Block Symbol
▊ is the Left Three Quarters Block character used as a compact block element for visual fills and UI styling.
U+258A
▊ (U+258A) is a Unicode block element from the “Block Elements” category. It’s commonly used to create partial-block shapes that look like a left-aligned fill. Below are copy options and practical ways to use it.
Left Three Quarters Block Symbol Meaning
▊ is “LEFT THREE QUARTERS BLOCK” (Unicode code point U+258A). Visually, it’s a block that appears filled on the left side and empty on the right side (a three-quarters style fill). In practice, it’s used as a simple text-based “bar” or “meter” segment, especially where you want a partial-width block without images. Because it’s a Unicode block element, its exact appearance can vary slightly by font, but the intent is consistent: a compact, left-weighted filled region.
Common uses
- •Creating progress or loading indicators with text-only partial segments
- •Building horizontal bar charts or meter-like UI elements in plain text
- •Simulating depth, shading, or highlights in monospace ASCII-style layouts
- •Designing compact status markers in terminals, logs, or dashboards
- •Adding decorative block accents in chat, comments, or social posts
Examples
▊ Left Three Quarters Block
- ▊Loading: ▊▊▊░░
- ▊Progress: ▊▊▊░░ (75%)
- ▊Signal: ▊▊▊░░
- ▊Inventory: [▊▊▊░░] 3/5
- ▊Status: ▊ Online
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+258A | |
| HTML Entity | ▊ | |
| HTML Code | ▊ | |
| CSS | \258A | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9610 | |
| Decimal | 9610 |
How to type Left Three Quarters Block Symbol (▊)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9610 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 258A then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 258A. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 258a, 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 ▊ mean?
▊ is the Unicode character “LEFT THREE QUARTERS BLOCK” (U+258A). Visually it’s a left-weighted block fill used for partial bar-like shapes.
How can I copy ▊ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▊ (as provided for this character).
How do I use ▊ in CSS?
You can reference it with the CSS escape: \258A.
Will ▊ look the same in every font?
It should be similar across fonts because it’s a Unicode block element, but the exact rendering can vary slightly depending on the font and environment.