White Rectangle Symbol
▭ is a white rectangle symbol (U+25AD) often used as a simple geometric placeholder or visual marker.
U+25AD
The ▭ (white rectangle) is a clean geometric shape used to indicate a blank area or a simple marker. It works well in UI text, lists, and minimalist layouts. Here you can copy the symbol and use its Unicode/escape forms.
White Rectangle Symbol Meaning
▭ is the Unicode “WHITE RECTANGLE” (U+25AD). Visually, it appears as a small outlined rectangle filled with white space, making it useful as a blank or placeholder-like mark without adding heavy decoration. Common meanings are purely visual: a placeholder box, a selection or marker element, or a subtle divider within a line of text. In documentation and editing contexts, it can also represent an “empty” field or an item awaiting content. Because it’s a geometric shape rather than a character with a widely fixed semantic meaning, its interpretation usually depends on the surrounding text or design.
Common uses
- •Placeholder marker in forms, notes, or templates
- •Minimal bullet or list item decoration for UI text
- •Indicating an empty/blank slot in status text
- •Geometric separator in labels, headings, or badges
- •Simple visual cue in documentation and cheat sheets
Examples
▭ White Rectangle Symbol
- ▭Field A: ▭
- ▭Status: ▭ Waiting for input
- ▭Tasks: ▭ Write draft ▭ Review
- ▭Choose an option ▭ Option 1 ▭ Option 2
- ▭Location: ▭ (add address)
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25AD | |
| HTML Entity | ▭ | |
| HTML Code | ▭ | |
| CSS | \25AD |
FAQ
What does the White Rectangle symbol mean?
▭ is the Unicode “WHITE RECTANGLE” (U+25AD). Visually, it appears as a small outlined rectangle filled with white space, making it useful as a blank or placeholder-like mark without adding heavy decoration. Common meanings are purely visual: a placeholder box, a selection or marker element, or a subtle divider within a line of text. In documentation and editing contexts, it can also represent an “empty” field or an item awaiting content. Because it’s a geometric shape rather than a character with a widely fixed semantic meaning, its interpretation usually depends on the surrounding text or design.
What Unicode character is ▭?
▭ is the Unicode “WHITE RECTANGLE” with code point U+25AD.
How can I copy the symbol ▭?
Copy it directly from this page as the character ▭, or use the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escape forms in your project.
Is ▭ the same as a generic white square?
It’s similar in concept, but ▭ is specifically the “WHITE RECTANGLE” (U+25AD). Other square/box symbols have different Unicode code points and may render differently.
Where is ▭ commonly used?
It’s commonly used as a minimal placeholder, marker, or blank-box visual cue in text, UI elements, and documentation.