Box Drawings Vertical Double And Right Single Symbol
╟ is a box-drawing character that combines a double vertical line with a single right connector.
U+255F
╟ is part of the Unicode Box Drawing block. It’s designed for building borders, panels, and structured text layouts using plain characters. Copy this symbol directly or use its escaped forms in code.
Box Drawings Vertical Double And Right Single Symbol Meaning
╟ (Box Drawings Vertical Double and Right Single) is a line-drawing character used to create corners and junctions in text-based UI. Specifically, it combines a double vertical stroke on the left with a single horizontal stroke extending to the right, making it useful where a vertical divider meets a rightward branch. Because it’s meant for character-grid rendering, results depend on monospaced fonts and consistent character spacing. It’s commonly used in terminal-style designs, ASCII/Unicode dashboards, and text UIs where visual structure helps readers scan sections.
Common uses
- •Creating panel junctions in terminal-style user interfaces
- •Building table borders and section dividers in monospaced text
- •Designing simple “UI card” layouts in chat or documentation
- •Enhancing ASCII/Unicode diagrams that need a rightward connection
- •Separating sidebar-like elements from main content using line art
Examples
╟ Box Drawings Vertical Double and Right Single
- ╟Status ╟ Running
- ╟┌─╟─ Main menu ─╢
- ╟CPU ╟ 42% Memory ╟ 3.1GB
- ╟Log ╟ Entries: 128
- ╟Queue ╟ Processed: 24
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+255F | |
| HTML Entity | ╟ | |
| HTML Code | ╟ | |
| CSS | \255F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9567 | |
| Decimal | 9567 |
How to type Box Drawings Vertical Double And Right Single Symbol (╟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9567 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 255F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 255F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 255f, 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 ╟ represent?
╟ is a Unicode box-drawing character: “Vertical Double and Right Single,” meaning it shows a double vertical line with a single connector to the right.
Will ╟ look correct in any font?
It’s best in monospaced fonts where characters align on a grid. In proportional fonts, spacing may look uneven.
How can I copy ╟ into HTML?
You can use the HTML entity: ╟.
What programming escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\255F and JavaScript escape: \\u{255F}.