White Square Symbol
The white square (□) is a simple geometric outline used as a clean placeholder or visual marker.
U+25A1
□ is the Unicode “WHITE SQUARE” character. It’s a geometric shape that displays as a hollow square in most fonts. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point for reliable cross-platform rendering.
White Square Symbol Meaning
The white square (□) most commonly represents a placeholder, indicator, or simple geometric mark. In plain text, it’s often used when you need an “empty box” feel—such as for to-do items, selection markers, or diagram callouts. Designers may use it as a minimalist icon for borders, frames, or grid-like layouts. In documents and UI text, it can also work as a visual bullet or status cue (for example, “not set” or “missing”). Its meaning is usually context-dependent, but the overall intent is typically “blank” or “box.”
Common uses
- •To-do lists and check/uncheck-style placeholders
- •Status markers in plain text (e.g., “missing” or “pending”)
- •Minimal bullets or dividers in layouts and comments
- •Design callouts for grid, frames, or diagram labels
- •Form or template placeholders in text-based mockups
Examples
□ White Square Symbol (U+25A1)
- □Checklist: □ Option A, □ Option B
- □Please confirm: □ Not started yet
- □Layout grid: □ □ □
- □Legend: □ Indicates items to review
- □Template: □ Name: __________
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25A1 | |
| HTML Entity | □ | |
| HTML Code | □ | |
| CSS | \25A1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9633 | |
| Decimal | 9633 |
How to type White Square Symbol (□)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9633 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25A1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25A1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25a1, 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 Square symbol mean?
The white square (□) most commonly represents a placeholder, indicator, or simple geometric mark. In plain text, it’s often used when you need an “empty box” feel—such as for to-do items, selection markers, or diagram callouts. Designers may use it as a minimalist icon for borders, frames, or grid-like layouts. In documents and UI text, it can also work as a visual bullet or status cue (for example, “not set” or “missing”). Its meaning is usually context-dependent, but the overall intent is typically “blank” or “box.”
What is the Unicode code point for □?
The white square □ is Unicode U+25A1.
How do I type or paste the symbol in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: □ (also shown on this page as □).
What CSS escape can I use for it?
Use: \\25A1
What JavaScript escape can I use?
Use: \\u{25A1}