Square With Right Half Black Symbol
◨ is a geometric symbol showing a square with the right half filled in black.
U+25E8
◨ (Unicode U+25E8) is a geometric shape character made to look like a half-black square. It’s useful when you need a compact block-style marker or icon-like element in text.
Square With Right Half Black Symbol Meaning
The symbol ◨, named “SQUARE WITH RIGHT HALF BLACK,” is primarily used as a simple geometric indicator. Visually, it suggests a partitioned square, making it handy for labeling states, steps, or directional emphasis (for example, “right” vs. “left”) in UI mockups, diagrams, or typography experiments. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can behave like a lightweight icon without needing an image file. In many contexts, it functions more as a design element than a language-specific symbol.
Common uses
- •Use as a lightweight icon for UI sections to indicate a specific panel or state.
- •Add to diagrams and flowcharts as a compact marker for a “right-side” concept.
- •Decorate headings, labels, or badges where a blocky geometric look fits.
- •Create simple text-based legends and key/notation systems in documents.
- •Enhance social posts or templates with a consistent geometric accent character.
Examples
◨ Square with Right Half Black
- ◨Step 1: Prepare assets ◨ Step 2: Publish
- ◨Legend: ◨ means “active on right”
- ◨Right panel ◨ On
- ◨Badge: Completed ◨
- ◨Diagram node ◨ connects to output
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25E8 | |
| HTML Entity | ◨ | |
| HTML Code | ◨ | |
| CSS | \25E8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9704 | |
| Decimal | 9704 |
How to type Square With Right Half Black Symbol (◨)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9704 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25E8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25E8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25e8, 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 Square With Right Half Black symbol mean?
The symbol ◨, named “SQUARE WITH RIGHT HALF BLACK,” is primarily used as a simple geometric indicator. Visually, it suggests a partitioned square, making it handy for labeling states, steps, or directional emphasis (for example, “right” vs. “left”) in UI mockups, diagrams, or typography experiments. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it can behave like a lightweight icon without needing an image file. In many contexts, it functions more as a design element than a language-specific symbol.
What is the Unicode for ◨?
◨ has Unicode codepoint U+25E8.
How do I copy ◨ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◨
What are the CSS and JavaScript escapes for this symbol?
CSS escape: \\25E8. JavaScript escape: \\u{25E8}.
Is ◨ a letter or a geometric shape?
It’s a geometric shape symbol, categorized as “Geometric Shapes” in its Unicode naming and grouping.