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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

UnicodeU+2596
HTML Entity▖
HTML Code▖
CSS\2596

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}.