Lower Three Eighths Block Symbol
▃ is the “Lower Three Eighths Block” character (U+2583) used as a partial block fill.
U+2583
▃ (U+2583) is a Unicode block element that shows a partial lower fill. It’s commonly used in plain text to suggest shading, bars, or progress-like visuals. This page helps you copy it and find related characters with similar “block” styling.
Lower Three Eighths Block Symbol Meaning
The character ▃ is named “LOWER THREE EIGHTHS BLOCK” (Unicode U+2583). It belongs to the “Block Elements” set and renders as a block with only the lower portion filled (about three eighths of the character height). Because it is a partial fill block, it’s often used to create lightweight bars, indicate levels or partial states, or add subtle texture in text-based interfaces. Beyond visual styling, it generally does not have a widely established cultural or symbolic meaning; its main purpose is typographic/graphical convenience in text.
Common uses
- •Text-based progress or level indicators using partial block fill characters
- •Creating compact bar-like elements in logs, dashboards, or terminal outputs
- •Adding shading/texture in ASCII-style UI mockups or chat messages
- •Designing simple icons or separators where full blocks are too heavy
- •Typography and layout experiments that require consistent block geometry
Examples
▃ Lower Three Eighths Block (U+2583)
- ▃Loading: ▃▃▃▃ 25%
- ▃Volume: ▃▃▃__
- ▃Status: ready ▃
- ▃Battery: ▁▃▅▇ (approx.)
- ▃Graph: ▁▃▃▅▇
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2583 | |
| HTML Entity | ▃ | |
| HTML Code | ▃ | |
| CSS | \2583 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9603 | |
| Decimal | 9603 |
How to type Lower Three Eighths Block Symbol (▃)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9603 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2583 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2583. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2583, 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 Lower Three Eighths Block symbol mean?
The character ▃ is named “LOWER THREE EIGHTHS BLOCK” (Unicode U+2583). It belongs to the “Block Elements” set and renders as a block with only the lower portion filled (about three eighths of the character height). Because it is a partial fill block, it’s often used to create lightweight bars, indicate levels or partial states, or add subtle texture in text-based interfaces. Beyond visual styling, it generally does not have a widely established cultural or symbolic meaning; its main purpose is typographic/graphical convenience in text.
What is ▃ called, and what code point is it?
▃ is called “Lower Three Eighths Block” and its Unicode code point is U+2583.
How do I copy ▃ safely into code or HTML?
You can paste the character directly. For HTML use ▃. In CSS use \2583. In JavaScript use \u{2583}.
Does ▃ have a special meaning beyond its appearance?
It’s primarily a typographic/graphical block element. It generally doesn’t have a widely recognized cultural meaning; it’s mainly used for partial fill visuals.
Will ▃ look the same on every device?
It should render as a block element, but exact appearance can vary by font. For consistent results, test with the font you plan to use.