Box Drawings Vertical Double And Horizontal Single Symbol
╫ is a box-drawing character combining a double vertical bar with a single horizontal bar.
U+256B
The character ╫ is part of the Unicode box drawing set. It’s commonly used to build simple borders, connectors, and layout lines in text-based interfaces. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point in code.
Box Drawings Vertical Double And Horizontal Single Symbol Meaning
╫ (Unicode U+256B) is a box-drawing symbol that visually combines a vertical double line with a single horizontal line. In practice, it helps you create structured, grid-like text layouts such as separators, junctions, or decorative connectors where lines need to meet clearly in monospaced text. Because it’s designed for box drawing, it tends to align well in terminal output, ASCII/Unicode art, and simple UI mockups that rely on consistent character widths. Use it when you want a distinct “double vertical” look at a connection point rather than a generic dash or pipe.
Common uses
- •Creating section separators in monospaced text UIs
- •Building junctions in ASCII/Unicode diagrams
- •Designing simple tables and bordered blocks in plain text
- •Adding visual connectors in terminal prompts and status screens
- •Enhancing readability in chat or documentation formatting
Examples
╫ Box Drawings Vertical Double and Horizontal Single
- ╫Status: OK ╫ Running
- ╫Item List ╫ Details
- ╫┌─────╫─────┐
- ╫Node A ╫ Node B
- ╫CPU ╫ Memory
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+256B | |
| HTML Entity | ╫ | |
| HTML Code | ╫ | |
| CSS | \256B | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9579 | |
| Decimal | 9579 |
How to type Box Drawings Vertical Double And Horizontal Single Symbol (╫)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9579 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 256B then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 256B. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 256b, 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 Vertical Double And Horizontal Single symbol mean?
╫ (Unicode U+256B) is a box-drawing symbol that visually combines a vertical double line with a single horizontal line. In practice, it helps you create structured, grid-like text layouts such as separators, junctions, or decorative connectors where lines need to meet clearly in monospaced text. Because it’s designed for box drawing, it tends to align well in terminal output, ASCII/Unicode art, and simple UI mockups that rely on consistent character widths. Use it when you want a distinct “double vertical” look at a connection point rather than a generic dash or pipe.
What Unicode character is ╫?
╫ is Unicode U+256B, named “BOX DRAWINGS VERTICAL DOUBLE AND HORIZONTAL SINGLE.”
How do I copy ╫ into my document?
Copy the character from this page and paste it into your editor. For precise control, you can also use the Unicode code point U+256B in compatible tools.
Will ╫ display correctly in all fonts?
Box-drawing characters display best in monospaced fonts. In proportional fonts, spacing may look misaligned.
What are the common ways people use box-drawing characters like ╫?
They’re often used to create separators, borders, and connectors in text-based interfaces, terminals, and simple diagrams.