Box Drawings Light Diagonal Upper Right To Lower Left Symbol
A light box-drawing diagonal line from upper right to lower left.
U+2571
The symbol ╱ (U+2571) is a light diagonal line used in box-drawing sets. It’s useful when you want clean, consistent ASCII-style graphics. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode/escape forms in code.
Box Drawings Light Diagonal Upper Right To Lower Left Symbol Meaning
╱ is part of the Unicode “Box Drawing” set and is specifically named “BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT DIAGONAL UPPER RIGHT TO LOWER LEFT” (U+2571). Visually, it’s a thin diagonal stroke slanting down from the upper right to the lower left. Most commonly, it functions as a decorative divider, an accent mark, or a simple diagonal element in text-based UI and diagrams. Because it’s a single character, it’s convenient for quick layouts, log-style output, and lightweight “ASCII art” without needing images or custom fonts. Its appearance may vary slightly by font, but it generally reads as a light diagonal line.
Common uses
- •Creating diagonal separators or section accents in plain text layouts
- •Building simple box/grid diagrams using Unicode line characters
- •Adding directional or slant indicators in CLI output and logs
- •Designing lightweight UI mockups (e.g., cards and panels) with text symbols
- •Improving readability in tables or structured notes with diagonal markers
Examples
╱ Box Drawings Light Diagonal (Upper Right to Lower Left)
- ╱Status ╱ Pending
- ╱╱ Section A
- ╱Load: 72% ╱ 90%
- ╱Task ╱ In progress
- ╱Set 1 ╱ Set 2
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2571 | |
| HTML Entity | ╱ | |
| HTML Code | ╱ | |
| CSS | \2571 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9585 | |
| Decimal | 9585 |
How to type Box Drawings Light Diagonal Upper Right To Lower Left Symbol (╱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9585 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2571 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2571. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2571, 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 Light Diagonal Upper Right To Lower Left symbol mean?
╱ is part of the Unicode “Box Drawing” set and is specifically named “BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT DIAGONAL UPPER RIGHT TO LOWER LEFT” (U+2571). Visually, it’s a thin diagonal stroke slanting down from the upper right to the lower left. Most commonly, it functions as a decorative divider, an accent mark, or a simple diagonal element in text-based UI and diagrams. Because it’s a single character, it’s convenient for quick layouts, log-style output, and lightweight “ASCII art” without needing images or custom fonts. Its appearance may vary slightly by font, but it generally reads as a light diagonal line.
What is the Unicode code point for ╱?
The symbol ╱ is U+2571.
How can I include ╱ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ╱
How do I use ╱ in CSS or codepoint escapes?
CSS escape: \\2571. JavaScript (Unicode escape): \\u{2571}.
Will ╱ look the same in every font?
Its overall diagonal shape should remain recognizable, but exact thickness and alignment can vary depending on the font and text rendering.