Upper One Eighth Block Symbol
▔ is the “upper one eighth block” Unicode character, useful for light horizontal bars and UI embellishment.
U+2594
The symbol ▔ is a Unicode “block elements” character often used as a subtle horizontal mark. It’s compact, looks consistent across many fonts, and is easy to copy or code using its Unicode escapes.
Upper One Eighth Block Symbol Meaning
▔ (UPPER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK, U+2594) is a partial block character: it displays a small amount of “block” on the upper portion of the cell. Because it’s visually light and horizontal, it works well as a divider, accent, or progress-like hint without becoming a full thick line. In practice, people use it to add structure to plain text—such as separating sections, indicating emphasis, or creating minimalist patterns. It’s not an emoji with a widely recognized cultural meaning; its value is primarily typographic and layout-related.
Common uses
- •Light horizontal separators in plain text and chat messages
- •UI mockups or wireframes for subtle section breaks and labels
- •Creating minimalist progress or status indicators in text-only interfaces
- •Decorative header lines in documents, README files, and templates
- •Spacing and alignment accents in code comments and terminal output
Examples
▔ Upper One Eighth Block
- ▔Title ▔ Subtitle
- ▔Step 1: ✓ ▔ Step 2: →
- ▔Status: ▔ Pending
- ▔— ▔ — Section break — ▔ —
- ▔Notes ▔ Reminders ▔ Tasks
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2594 | |
| HTML Entity | ▔ | |
| HTML Code | ▔ | |
| CSS | \2594 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for ▔?
▔ is U+2594, named “UPPER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK”.
How do I copy and paste the ▔ symbol?
Copy the character ▔ directly from this page, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Which escape sequences can I use in code?
HTML: ▔ (also ▔). CSS: \\2594. JavaScript: \\u{2594}.
What does ▔ usually mean in text?
It’s primarily a typographic/visual element—a small upper block used for light horizontal accents, separators, and minimal UI hints.