Shouldered Open Box Symbol
⍽ is the shouldered open box symbol, useful for UI markers, document notation, and technical text.
U+237D
The ⍽ symbol is called the shouldered open box. It’s a technical-style character often used to visually indicate a container or a labeled slot. This page helps you copy it reliably across tools and code.
Shouldered Open Box Symbol Meaning
⍽ (SHOULDERED OPEN BOX, U+237D) is a symbol that visually resembles an open container with “shoulders,” making it feel like a labeled or structured slot rather than a filled box. Because it’s shaped like an open box, it’s commonly used as a UI-like indicator in text—such as placeholders, fields, or “open” states—where a standard square might be too generic. It’s also suitable for documentation, workflow notes, and diagrams in plain text where you want a distinct, typographic marker.
Common uses
- •Marking an open placeholder or input area in plain-text UI mockups
- •Labeling “open” sections in documentation and change logs
- •Denoting a container/slot in technical notes and outlines
- •Using as a decorative but clear separator in formatted text
- •Representing an “available/open” item status in lightweight text systems
Examples
⍽ Shouldered Open Box Symbol
- ⍽Open box: ⍽ (placeholder for next step)
- ⍽Status update ⍽ awaiting review
- ⍽Include this section ⍽ details and attachments
- ⍽Field reserved ⍽ user-entered value
- ⍽Queue item ⍽ processed later
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+237D | |
| HTML Entity | ⍽ | |
| HTML Code | ⍽ | |
| CSS | \237D | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9085 | |
| Decimal | 9085 |
How to type Shouldered Open Box Symbol (⍽)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9085 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 237D then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 237D. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 237d, 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 Shouldered Open Box symbol mean?
⍽ (SHOULDERED OPEN BOX, U+237D) is a symbol that visually resembles an open container with “shoulders,” making it feel like a labeled or structured slot rather than a filled box. Because it’s shaped like an open box, it’s commonly used as a UI-like indicator in text—such as placeholders, fields, or “open” states—where a standard square might be too generic. It’s also suitable for documentation, workflow notes, and diagrams in plain text where you want a distinct, typographic marker.
What is the Unicode name of ⍽?
The Unicode name is “SHOULDERED OPEN BOX” (U+237D).
How can I copy ⍽ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⍽.
What CSS or JavaScript escapes can I use?
CSS escape: \\237D. JavaScript escape: \\u{237D}.
When should I use the shouldered open box symbol instead of a normal square?
Use ⍽ when you want an “open container/slot” feel in text, such as placeholders, open states, or structured fields, rather than a generic square marker.