Error-barred White Square Symbol
A white square character with an error-bar style mark, commonly used as a math/technical symbol.
U+29EE
⧮ is the ERROR-BARRED WHITE SQUARE symbol (U+29EE). It’s a compact glyph often used to indicate error-related notation in math and technical contexts. Use the copy options below to paste it in documents or code.
Error-barred White Square Symbol Meaning
⧮ (ERROR-BARRED WHITE SQUARE) is a geometric, typographic symbol that resembles a white square with a central “error bar” motif. In practice, it can be used as a visual shorthand for error states, measurement uncertainty, or “error/flag” annotation—especially in math, scientific writing, and technical UI mockups. While it may appear alongside other math or symbols sets, its primary value is as a distinctive character you can place in equations, labels, and diagrams without needing an image. When you need a neutral, text-based error indicator, this glyph is a handy option.
Common uses
- •Labeling error/uncertainty in charts, graphs, or measurement captions
- •Marking “error” or “flag” items in technical documentation and spec tables
- •Using as a placeholder or warning symbol in math worksheets and teaching materials
- •Decorating diagram nodes in science/engineering flowcharts and schematics
- •Inserting into code comments, reports, or UI text for error-related states
Examples
⧮ ERROR-BARRED WHITE SQUARE
- ⧮Value ⧮ exceeds the allowed tolerance.
- ⧮The estimate includes uncertainty ⧮.
- ⧮Check the input field ⧮ before submitting.
- ⧮Measurement point marked with ⧮ indicates error.
- ⧮Report section ⧮: calibration did not converge.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29EE | |
| HTML Entity | ⧮ | |
| HTML Code | ⧮ | |
| CSS | \29EE |
FAQ
What does the Error-barred White Square symbol mean?
⧮ (ERROR-BARRED WHITE SQUARE) is a geometric, typographic symbol that resembles a white square with a central “error bar” motif. In practice, it can be used as a visual shorthand for error states, measurement uncertainty, or “error/flag” annotation—especially in math, scientific writing, and technical UI mockups. While it may appear alongside other math or symbols sets, its primary value is as a distinctive character you can place in equations, labels, and diagrams without needing an image. When you need a neutral, text-based error indicator, this glyph is a handy option.
What is the Unicode code point for ⧮?
⧮ is U+29EE (Unicode name: ERROR-BARRED WHITE SQUARE).
How can I copy ⧮ into my documents or web pages?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the HTML entity (⧮) / CSS escape (\\29EE) / JavaScript escape (\\u{29EE}).
Does ⧮ have a widely standardized meaning in math?
It’s primarily a typographic/math-style symbol. In usage, people typically employ it as an error/uncertainty indicator, but exact interpretation can depend on the surrounding notation.
Which escape formats are provided for developers?
HTML entity: ⧮ (given as ⧮), CSS escape: \\29EE, and JavaScript escape: \\u{29EE}.