Quadrant Lower Left Symbol
▖ is the quadrant lower left block symbol (Unicode U+2596).
U+2596
▖ is a Unicode block element often used as a simple geometric marker. It represents the lower-left quadrant shape in a single character.
Quadrant Lower Left Symbol Meaning
▖ is the “quadrant lower left” symbol (Unicode U+2596). As a block element, it’s typically used to create compact shapes or progress-like visuals using text. Because it’s a single character, designers and developers can align it easily in monospaced layouts, icons, headings, or UI mockups. In writing and typography, it can serve as a directional cue or a decorative corner element—especially when you need a minimal, consistent mark that works across platforms. It’s not an emoji and generally doesn’t carry a complex cultural meaning; its value is in its clear, geometric form.
Common uses
- •Building simple text-based icons and UI indicators with a lower-left block corner
- •Creating lightweight diagrams, labels, or section markers in documents
- •Using as part of ASCII/Unicode art where quadrant blocks help shape patterns
- •Designing progress or status tiles in text (especially in monospaced layouts)
- •Adding small decorative accents for headings, cards, or slide elements
Examples
▖ Quadrant Lower Left Symbol
- ▖Service status: ▖ Open
- ▖▖ 15% complete
- ▖Diagram corner marker ▖
- ▖Step 2 ▖ Review details
- ▖UI tile corner ▖ Settings
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2596 | |
| HTML Entity | ▖ | |
| HTML Code | ▖ | |
| CSS | \2596 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9622 | |
| Decimal | 9622 |
How to type Quadrant Lower Left Symbol (▖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9622 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2596 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2596. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2596, 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 code point for ▖?
▖ is Unicode code point U+2596 (QUADRANT LOWER LEFT).
How can I copy ▖ safely into HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ▖.
What does ▖ look like in typical text editors?
It appears as a block-style quadrant in the lower-left position, like a small geometric corner.
Can I use ▖ in CSS or JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape: \\2596. JavaScript escape: \\u{2596}.