Right Half Block Symbol
▐ (Right Half Block) is a half-height, right-side filled block character used for UI and text styling.
U+2590
▐ is a block element character from the Unicode Block Elements category. It renders as a solid block on the right half, making it useful as a visual accent in text.
Right Half Block Symbol Meaning
The symbol ▐ is named “RIGHT HALF BLOCK” and has Unicode codepoint U+2590. Visually, it appears as a solid block occupying the right half of the character cell. Because it’s a block-style glyph, it’s often used to create simple bar-like markers, indentation cues, or progress/step indicators without relying on images or icons. In plain text, it can help align elements in monospace or UI text where consistent spacing matters. It’s also commonly used in decorative separators and to emphasize particular parts of a line.
Common uses
- •Create simple step or section markers in plain text or chat messages
- •Use as an accent in headings, labels, or UI tooltips to draw attention
- •Build lightweight progress indicators using repeated block characters
- •Add indentation or visual hierarchy in plain-text layouts
- •Make text-based separators in documentation and comment threads
Examples
▐ Right Half Block (U+2590)
- ▐▐ Step 1: Choose your plan
- ▐▐ Download complete
- ▐▐ CPU: 75% ▐▐▐▐
- ▐▐ Item A
- ▐▐────────────────
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2590 | |
| HTML Entity | ▐ | |
| HTML Code | ▐ | |
| CSS | \2590 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9616 | |
| Decimal | 9616 |
How to type Right Half Block Symbol (▐)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9616 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2590 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2590. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2590, 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 Right Half Block symbol mean?
The symbol ▐ is named “RIGHT HALF BLOCK” and has Unicode codepoint U+2590. Visually, it appears as a solid block occupying the right half of the character cell. Because it’s a block-style glyph, it’s often used to create simple bar-like markers, indentation cues, or progress/step indicators without relying on images or icons. In plain text, it can help align elements in monospace or UI text where consistent spacing matters. It’s also commonly used in decorative separators and to emphasize particular parts of a line.
What is the Unicode codepoint for ▐?
▐ is Unicode RIGHT HALF BLOCK at U+2590.
How do I copy ▐ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ▐.
How do I use ▐ in CSS?
You can use an escape: \\2590.
Is ▐ the same as a full block character?
No. ▐ is a right half block, while a full block (█) fills the entire character cell.