White Parallelogram Symbol
▱ is a white parallelogram symbol used as a clean geometric marker in text and design.
U+25B1
▱ is the Unicode “WHITE PARALLELOGRAM” (U+25B1). It’s a simple geometric character that can help add structure or visual cues to text.
White Parallelogram Symbol Meaning
▱ (WHITE PARALLELOGRAM, U+25B1) is a geometric shape character: a white (outlined/empty) parallelogram. In everyday use, it often functions as a minimal bullet, divider, or placeholder marker because it stands out without becoming visually heavy. In design and UI mockups, it can indicate “neutral” status, selection placeholders, or decorative separators among text elements. Writers may use it to add subtle emphasis or to label sections in a compact way. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copy/paste across documents and for lightweight icon-like usage without external assets.
Common uses
- •Use as a minimalist bullet point in lists or notes
- •Add a geometric divider between sections in documents
- •Act as a neutral placeholder marker in templates and drafts
- •Decorate headings or callouts in posters, slides, and web mockups
- •Create lightweight UI labels/icons in simple text-based interfaces
Examples
▱ White Parallelogram Symbol
- ▱Features ▱ Performance ▱ Security ▱
- ▱Status: pending ▱ awaiting review
- ▱Section ▱ Overview ▱ Details ▱
- ▱Tap ▱ to continue, then confirm your choice
- ▱Checklist: task one ▱ task two ▱ task three ▱
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25B1 | |
| HTML Entity | ▱ | |
| HTML Code | ▱ | |
| CSS | \25B1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9649 | |
| Decimal | 9649 |
How to type White Parallelogram Symbol (▱)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9649 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25B1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25B1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25b1, 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 White Parallelogram symbol mean?
▱ (WHITE PARALLELOGRAM, U+25B1) is a geometric shape character: a white (outlined/empty) parallelogram. In everyday use, it often functions as a minimal bullet, divider, or placeholder marker because it stands out without becoming visually heavy. In design and UI mockups, it can indicate “neutral” status, selection placeholders, or decorative separators among text elements. Writers may use it to add subtle emphasis or to label sections in a compact way. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for copy/paste across documents and for lightweight icon-like usage without external assets.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ▱?
The Unicode name is “WHITE PARALLELOGRAM” and the code point is U+25B1.
How can I copy ▱ for use in text or design tools?
Copy the character directly from this page (▱), then paste it into your document, editor, or design software.
Will ▱ look the same on every device?
Appearance can vary slightly by font and platform, but the character should remain the same Unicode symbol.
Is ▱ a math symbol or a bullet?
It’s primarily a geometric shape character. People commonly use it as a decorative marker, bullet, or divider rather than a specific math operation.