Black Parallelogram Symbol
▰ is a black parallelogram character used as a strong geometric shape marker.
U+25B0
▰ (U+25B0) is a geometric, filled shape often used when you need a bold, compact visual element. Because it’s a single character, it’s convenient for text-based designs and UI labels.
Black Parallelogram Symbol Meaning
▰ is the Unicode character named “BLACK PARALLELOGRAM” (U+25B0). Visually, it behaves like a solid, directional block, making it useful as a divider, bullet-like marker, or emphasis cue in text. In UI mockups and design prototypes, it can represent a strong “on/off” indicator, a filled icon without importing an image, or a decorative accent that stays consistent across platforms that support the glyph. While it doesn’t carry a single universal meaning, its most common purpose is purely visual: adding contrast, structure, or emphasis in a line of text.
Common uses
- •Bullet or list marker in plain text and documentation
- •Section divider or status indicator in user interfaces
- •Decorative accent in headers, captions, and labels
- •Simple icon substitute in text-based designs
- •Emphasis glyph in chat, forums, or social media posts
Examples
▰ Black Parallelogram Symbol
- ▰▰ Important: update required
- ▰Tasks today: ▰ Submit report ▰ Review notes
- ▰Status: ▰ Active
- ▰Choose a theme ▰ Dark ▰ Light
- ▰Feature ready ▰ Launch soon
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B0 | |
| HTML Entity | ▰ | |
| HTML Code | ▰ | |
| CSS | \25B0 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9648 | |
| Decimal | 9648 |
How to type Black Parallelogram Symbol (▰)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9648 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25B0 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B0. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25b0, 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 Parallelogram symbol mean?
▰ is the Unicode character named “BLACK PARALLELOGRAM” (U+25B0). Visually, it behaves like a solid, directional block, making it useful as a divider, bullet-like marker, or emphasis cue in text. In UI mockups and design prototypes, it can represent a strong “on/off” indicator, a filled icon without importing an image, or a decorative accent that stays consistent across platforms that support the glyph. While it doesn’t carry a single universal meaning, its most common purpose is purely visual: adding contrast, structure, or emphasis in a line of text.
What Unicode character is ▰?
▰ is the Unicode character U+25B0, with the Unicode name “BLACK PARALLELOGRAM”.
Can I use ▰ in CSS and JavaScript?
Yes. CSS escape is \\25B0. JavaScript escape is \\u{25B0}.
How do I copy ▰ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page. If you need HTML, you can also use the entity ▩?
Will ▰ always display the same everywhere?
It should render consistently where the font supports U+25B0. If a font lacks the glyph, it may appear as a missing-character box.