Square With Left Half Black Symbol
◧ is a geometric square with the left half filled in black.
U+25E7
◧ (U+25E7) is a geometric shape symbol that shows a square divided vertically, with the left half black. It’s useful when you want a simple, high-contrast UI mark or divider-like fill pattern. You can copy it directly or use the provided HTML, CSS, and JavaScript escapes.
Square With Left Half Black Symbol Meaning
◧ is primarily recognized as a simple geometric “half-filled” square. Visually, it conveys contrast between two halves—useful for indicating partial selection, a two-state indicator, or a split/side-specific emphasis. Because it’s an abstract shape rather than a letter or icon set, its meaning is usually defined by context (for example, a UI toggle, a panel preview, or a legend entry). In text, it often functions as a compact decorative marker, a layout accent, or a lightweight status symbol where you want a clean, monochrome look.
Common uses
- •Designing UI indicators for a two-state or partially selected item
- •Creating simple legend markers in charts or dashboards
- •Using as a divider/fill accent in text layouts and posters
- •Building lightweight icons or badges in monochrome themes
- •Emphasizing left-side content in lists, captions, or infographics
Examples
◧ Square with Left Half Black Symbol
- ◧Left selected: ◧ Right unselected
- ◧Status: ◧ Pending, ⬜ In progress
- ◧Legend: ◧ = partial coverage
- ◧Section A: ◧ Overview
- ◧Priority marker ◧ High
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25E7 | |
| HTML Entity | ◧ | |
| HTML Code | ◧ | |
| CSS | \25E7 |
FAQ
What does the Square With Left Half Black symbol mean?
◧ is primarily recognized as a simple geometric “half-filled” square. Visually, it conveys contrast between two halves—useful for indicating partial selection, a two-state indicator, or a split/side-specific emphasis. Because it’s an abstract shape rather than a letter or icon set, its meaning is usually defined by context (for example, a UI toggle, a panel preview, or a legend entry). In text, it often functions as a compact decorative marker, a layout accent, or a lightweight status symbol where you want a clean, monochrome look.
What is the Unicode for ◧?
◧ is Unicode U+25E7 (SQUARE WITH LEFT HALF BLACK).
How do I paste ◧ on different platforms?
You can copy the character directly from this page. For web development, you can also use the HTML entity (◧), CSS escape (\\25E7), or JavaScript escape (\\u{25E7}).
Does ◧ have a specific meaning by itself?
It mainly represents a geometric, half-filled square. Its practical meaning usually depends on context, such as partial selection or left-side emphasis in UI or design.
Is ◧ considered a geometric shape symbol?
Yes. Its category is Geometric Shapes.