Black Medium Square Symbol
◼ A solid black square character (U+25FC) used as a simple geometric marker.
U+25FC
◼ is the Black Medium Square from the Geometric Shapes block. It’s a compact symbol that reads well in plain text and design tools. Use it for bullet-like markers, icons, and visual emphasis.
Black Medium Square Symbol Meaning
◼ (U+25FC) is a filled, medium-weight square used primarily as a visual marker. Because it has a solid, high-contrast appearance, it’s often used to draw attention, indicate an item state, or act like a simple “checkbox” or “stop” style block in UI mockups and text layouts. In writing, it can function similarly to other square bullets for lists, tags, or section breaks. In graphics and typography, it’s commonly chosen when you want a minimal geometric shape without needing an image or icon font. Its meaning is context-dependent, but its look consistently conveys a strong, block-like emphasis.
Common uses
- •List markers and section bullets in plain text and documentation
- •UI prototypes as simple state indicators (e.g., selected/active blocks)
- •Tag separators or emphasis markers in social posts and profiles
- •Creating minimal icons or legend symbols in charts and diagrams
- •Typography layout testing for solid shapes and spacing
Examples
◼ Black Medium Square (U+25FC)
- ◼◼ Project status: Active
- ◼◼ Features included: Offline mode, Sync, Themes
- ◼Use ◼ as a visual bullet in your README.
- ◼Legend: ◼ = Selected, ○ = Not selected
- ◼Chapter ◼ 4: Typography and spacing
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25FC | |
| HTML Entity | ◼ | |
| HTML Code | ◼ | |
| CSS | \25FC | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9724 | |
| Decimal | 9724 |
How to type Black Medium Square Symbol (◼)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9724 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25FC then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25FC. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25fc, 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 Black Medium Square symbol mean?
◼ (U+25FC) is a filled, medium-weight square used primarily as a visual marker. Because it has a solid, high-contrast appearance, it’s often used to draw attention, indicate an item state, or act like a simple “checkbox” or “stop” style block in UI mockups and text layouts. In writing, it can function similarly to other square bullets for lists, tags, or section breaks. In graphics and typography, it’s commonly chosen when you want a minimal geometric shape without needing an image or icon font. Its meaning is context-dependent, but its look consistently conveys a strong, block-like emphasis.
What Unicode character is ◼?
◼ is BLACK MEDIUM SQUARE with Unicode code point U+25FC.
How do I copy ◼ safely for web pages?
You can copy the character directly, or use the HTML entity ◼ (or CSS escape \\25FC).
Does ◼ always look exactly the same everywhere?
It should display as a solid square in most fonts, but appearance and size can vary slightly by font and platform.
When would I use ◼ instead of a regular bullet or other squares?
Use ◼ when you want a compact, high-contrast, filled geometric marker that works in plain text without images.