White Square With Rounded Corners Symbol
▢ is a white square with rounded corners used as a clean, minimal shape marker.
U+25A2
▢ is a simple geometric symbol: a white square with rounded corners. It works well when you want a neutral block shape for lists, icons, or placeholders. You can copy it into text, design notes, or code.
White Square With Rounded Corners Symbol Meaning
▢ (WHITE SQUARE WITH ROUNDED CORNERS, U+25A2) is primarily used as a visual placeholder or neutral marker. Because it resembles a “box,” people use it in checklists, UI mockups, and simple callouts when they need a shape without adding weight or color. It can also represent an empty state (for example, an unselected checkbox-like indicator), a mounting point for an icon, or a generic tile in lightweight graphics. In typography and design workflows, it’s a compact way to add structure and spacing while staying consistent with other geometric symbols.
Common uses
- •Placeholder blocks in drafts (e.g., where an image, avatar, or content will go)
- •Checklist and selection markers in plain-text lists
- •UI sketches and wireframes to represent empty cards or tiles
- •Emphasizing headings or sections with a minimal bullet-like shape
- •Separating or grouping items in social posts and documentation
Examples
▢ White Square with Rounded Corners
- ▢▢ Add your address here
- ▢Tasks: ▢ Draft • ▢ Review • ▢ Publish
- ▢Package status: ▢ Not shipped
- ▢Upload preview: ▢ (image placeholder)
- ▢Options: ▢ Light mode • ▢ Dark mode
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25A2 | |
| HTML Entity | ▢ | |
| HTML Code | ▢ | |
| CSS | \25A2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9634 | |
| Decimal | 9634 |
How to type White Square With Rounded Corners Symbol (▢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9634 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25A2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25A2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25a2, 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 With Rounded Corners symbol mean?
▢ (WHITE SQUARE WITH ROUNDED CORNERS, U+25A2) is primarily used as a visual placeholder or neutral marker. Because it resembles a “box,” people use it in checklists, UI mockups, and simple callouts when they need a shape without adding weight or color. It can also represent an empty state (for example, an unselected checkbox-like indicator), a mounting point for an icon, or a generic tile in lightweight graphics. In typography and design workflows, it’s a compact way to add structure and spacing while staying consistent with other geometric symbols.
What is the Unicode code point for ▢?
The symbol ▢ is U+25A2 (WHITE SQUARE WITH ROUNDED CORNERS).
How can I copy ▢ for use in text or design tools?
Copy the character shown on this page (▢) and paste it wherever you need it. It’s best to paste directly into your editor or design software.
What is the HTML entity and CSS escape for ▢?
HTML entity: ▢. CSS escape: \\25A2.
Does ▢ have a specific meaning beyond being a box shape?
In most contexts it’s used as a neutral “box” marker—often for placeholders, empty states, or simple checklist-style indicators.