Box Drawings Down Double And Left Single Symbol
A box-drawing character with a double vertical down stroke and a single left connection.
U+2556
╖ is a box drawing symbol from the Unicode Box Drawing block. It helps you build tidy borders and panel layouts in text. You can copy it directly or use its numeric escape in code.
Box Drawings Down Double And Left Single Symbol Meaning
╖ (Unicode U+2556) is a box-drawing character named “BOX DRAWINGS DOWN DOUBLE AND LEFT SINGLE.” Visually, it combines a double line going downward with a single line extending to the left, making it useful for corners and junctions in monospaced layouts. Because it’s designed for grid-like alignment, it’s often used with other box-drawing characters to create frames, tables, and UI panels in plain text. In practice, it functions as a structural connector that joins horizontal and vertical strokes with consistent line weights.
Common uses
- •Building simple panel frames in chat or terminal UIs
- •Designing ASCII/Unicode tables with consistent borders
- •Creating section dividers and connectors in plain-text dashboards
- •Laying out forms or menus with monospaced alignment
- •Decorating text art with box-like junctions
Examples
╖ Box Drawings Down Double and Left Single
- ╖Menu\n╖ Options
- ╖Task list\n╖ In progress
- ╖Panel\n╖── Status
- ╖Table header\n╖ Name
- ╖Dialog line\n╖ Please confirm
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2556 | |
| HTML Entity | ╖ | |
| HTML Code | ╖ | |
| CSS | \2556 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9558 | |
| Decimal | 9558 |
How to type Box Drawings Down Double And Left Single Symbol (╖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9558 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2556 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2556. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2556, 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 Box Drawings Down Double And Left Single symbol mean?
╖ (Unicode U+2556) is a box-drawing character named “BOX DRAWINGS DOWN DOUBLE AND LEFT SINGLE.” Visually, it combines a double line going downward with a single line extending to the left, making it useful for corners and junctions in monospaced layouts. Because it’s designed for grid-like alignment, it’s often used with other box-drawing characters to create frames, tables, and UI panels in plain text. In practice, it functions as a structural connector that joins horizontal and vertical strokes with consistent line weights.
What Unicode character is ╖?
╖ is Unicode U+2556, named “BOX DRAWINGS DOWN DOUBLE AND LEFT SINGLE.”
How can I copy ╖ reliably in code?
Use HTML entity ╖ or a Unicode escape like \\u{2556} (JavaScript).
Will ╖ render correctly everywhere?
It usually renders well in fonts that support the Unicode Box Drawing block, especially monospaced fonts. Some environments may substitute a fallback glyph.
When should I use ╖ instead of other box-drawing junctions?
Use it when you need a junction that connects a double line downward with a single line to the left, matching the border style of your other characters.