Lower Three Quarters Block Symbol
▆ is the “lower three quarters block” character used to create partial block fills and UI-style accents.
U+2586
The symbol ▆ is Unicode character U+2586, named LOWER THREE QUARTERS BLOCK. It belongs to the Block Elements category. Use it when you need a compact, filled lower portion block in text.
Lower Three Quarters Block Symbol Meaning
▆ (U+2586) is a Block Elements character that visually represents a block filled across the lower three quarters of a cell, leaving the top quarter unfilled. Because it’s a partial block, it’s often used to simulate progress states, density variations, or layered bars in text-based interfaces. Compared with full blocks, this character provides a more granular look without requiring special graphics. In typography and layout, it can act as a compact visual separator, ornament, or shading effect in plain text, markdown, and chat messages.
Common uses
- •Text-based progress indicators where a partial fill looks better than a full block
- •Creating compact loading or buffering bars in chat, terminals, and status messages
- •Designing ASCII/Unicode art with shaded or layered regions
- •Using as a visual bullet or accent in lists and headings
- •Building simple separators or patterns in plain text UI elements
Examples
▆ Lower three quarters block
- ▆Loading: ▁▆▆▆
- ▆Progress: ▆▆▆▆
- ▆Level: ░▆█
- ▆Tasks: [▆] In review
- ▆Separator: Start ▆ End
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2586 | |
| HTML Entity | ▆ | |
| HTML Code | ▆ | |
| CSS | \2586 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9606 | |
| Decimal | 9606 |
How to type Lower Three Quarters Block Symbol (▆)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9606 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2586 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2586. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2586, 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 is the Unicode name and code point for ▆?
▆ is named “LOWER THREE QUARTERS BLOCK” and has the Unicode code point U+2586.
How do I type or copy ▆ in HTML and CSS?
HTML entity: ▆ (U+2586). CSS escape: \\2586.
What does ▆ look like compared with ▇ or █?
▆ is a partial block filled across the lower three quarters. █ is a full block, while ▇ is typically a different partial fill level.
Will ▆ display the same in every font?
Appearance can vary slightly by font and platform, but it should generally remain a partial block with the same intended “lower three quarters” fill.