Lower Half Block Symbol
The ▄ (lower half block) character fills the lower half of a cell for compact block-style visuals.
U+2584
The ▄ symbol is a Unicode block element (U+2584) known as the lower half block. It’s useful when you want only the bottom portion of a character cell filled. You can copy it directly or insert it using common escapes in code.
Lower Half Block Symbol Meaning
The lower half block (▄) is a “block element” character that renders a filled shape covering the bottom half of the text cell. Unlike full block characters, it lets you build partial fills, stepped patterns, progress-like indicators, and compact ASCII-art effects with finer vertical resolution. Its most common use is visual formatting in plain text: making bars, separators, or small UI accents without relying on images. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for designers, writers, and developers who need consistent copy/paste behavior across many platforms that support Unicode.
Common uses
- •Create compact progress or level indicators with half-height steps
- •Design simple text-based charts and bar visuals in chat or terminals
- •Use as a separator or underline accent in headings and notes
- •Build tile-like backgrounds and spacing effects in plain text layouts
- •Make small vertical markers in ASCII-style diagrams
Examples
▄ Lower Half Block (U+2584)
- ▄Progress: ▄▄▄▅▆▇
- ▄Loading: ▄▄▄░░
- ▄Section divider: ▄▄ Next steps
- ▄Chart: ▄▅▆▇▇
- ▄Level marker: Level ▄▄
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2584 | |
| HTML Entity | ▄ | |
| HTML Code | ▄ | |
| CSS | \2584 |
FAQ
What does the Lower Half Block symbol mean?
The lower half block (▄) is a “block element” character that renders a filled shape covering the bottom half of the text cell. Unlike full block characters, it lets you build partial fills, stepped patterns, progress-like indicators, and compact ASCII-art effects with finer vertical resolution. Its most common use is visual formatting in plain text: making bars, separators, or small UI accents without relying on images. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for designers, writers, and developers who need consistent copy/paste behavior across many platforms that support Unicode.
What Unicode character is ▄?
▄ is the Unicode “LOWER HALF BLOCK” with code point U+2584.
How do I copy the symbol ▄?
Select and copy the character shown on this page, then paste it anywhere your text editor supports Unicode.
How can I insert ▄ using code?
Use HTML entity ▄ or CSS escape \\2584. For JavaScript, you can use \\u{2584}.
Why use the lower half block instead of a full block?
Because ▄ fills only the bottom half of the character cell, it helps you create finer vertical detail in text-based visuals.