Lower One Eighth Block Symbol
▁ is the lower one eighth block (U+2581), a small block used to represent low height or subtle fills.
U+2581
The ▁ character is a Unicode block element (U+2581). It’s often used in plain text to create small visual bars or compact “fill” effects. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/HTML/CSS escapes in code.
Lower One Eighth Block Symbol Meaning
The “lower one eighth block” (▁) is a block character that appears as a small filled rectangle occupying the lower part of a text cell. In practice, it’s commonly used to build simple text-based visuals such as tiny bar segments, sparkline-style indicators, or spacing/fill accents. Because it’s a single character, it can be easier than drawing graphics when you need lightweight UI or compact status markers. Depending on the font, it will render as a low-height block, helping convey “more/less” intensity when combined with other block characters or repeated patterns.
Common uses
- •Make compact bar indicators in text lists or dashboards
- •Create sparkline-like visuals using multiple block characters
- •Use as a subtle separator or highlight accent in UI text
- •Represent low-level status or minimum value in plain text
- •Add decorative “fill” elements to banners, headings, or badges
Examples
▁ Lower One Eighth Block Symbol (U+2581)
- ▁CPU ▁ ▂ ▃ ▄ ▅ ▆ ▇ █
- ▁Load: ▁▁▁▂▃
- ▁Status: ▁ (idle), ▆ (busy), █ (critical)
- ▁Files synced: ▁▁▂▂▃
- ▁Progress ▁▂▃▄▅▆▇█
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2581 | |
| HTML Entity | ▁ | |
| HTML Code | ▁ | |
| CSS | \2581 |
FAQ
What does the Lower One Eighth Block symbol mean?
The “lower one eighth block” (▁) is a block character that appears as a small filled rectangle occupying the lower part of a text cell. In practice, it’s commonly used to build simple text-based visuals such as tiny bar segments, sparkline-style indicators, or spacing/fill accents. Because it’s a single character, it can be easier than drawing graphics when you need lightweight UI or compact status markers. Depending on the font, it will render as a low-height block, helping convey “more/less” intensity when combined with other block characters or repeated patterns.
How do I copy the ▁ symbol?
Select and copy the character ▁ from this page, then paste it into your text, document, or editor.
What is the Unicode code point for ▁?
The Unicode code point is U+2581, named “LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK.”
Can I use ▁ in HTML or web code?
Yes. You can use the HTML entity ▁ (from the provided data: ▁).
What CSS or JavaScript escape can I use for ▁?
Use the provided escapes: CSS \\2581 and JavaScript \\u{2581}.