White Square With Centre Vertical Line Symbol
⎅ is a technical symbol showing a white square with a single vertical line at its center.
U+2385
⎅ is part of the Unicode technical block and is commonly used as a UI-like glyph. Its clear, geometric shape makes it easy to use as a spacer, marker, or icon in text.
White Square With Centre Vertical Line Symbol Meaning
⎅ (Unicode U+2385, “WHITE SQUARE WITH CENTRE VERTICAL LINE”) is a geometric, square-based symbol featuring a vertical line through the center. In practice, it’s mainly used as a lightweight decorative or technical mark rather than a letter or punctuation. Because it has a strong, grid-aligned appearance, designers and developers often include it in mockups, diagrams, and text-based interfaces as a small indicator, bullet-like element, or placeholder. It can also be used in typography to create consistent visual structure when you need a neutral symbol.
Common uses
- •As a neutral UI indicator or small icon in text interfaces
- •As a separator or marker in technical notes and documentation
- •In text-based diagrams to represent a switch, state, or alignment cue
- •As a decorative glyph for headings, labels, or list items
- •As a placeholder symbol in mockups and layout drafts
Examples
⎅ White Square with Centre Vertical Line
- ⎅System status: ⎅ ready
- ⎅Option A ⎅ Option B
- ⎅Panel divider ⎅ settings
- ⎅State: ⎅ (active)
- ⎅Alignment marker: ⎅
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2385 | |
| HTML Entity | ⎅ | |
| HTML Code | ⎅ | |
| CSS | \2385 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9093 | |
| Decimal | 9093 |
How to type White Square With Centre Vertical Line Symbol (⎅)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9093 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2385 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2385. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2385, 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 Centre Vertical Line symbol mean?
⎅ (Unicode U+2385, “WHITE SQUARE WITH CENTRE VERTICAL LINE”) is a geometric, square-based symbol featuring a vertical line through the center. In practice, it’s mainly used as a lightweight decorative or technical mark rather than a letter or punctuation. Because it has a strong, grid-aligned appearance, designers and developers often include it in mockups, diagrams, and text-based interfaces as a small indicator, bullet-like element, or placeholder. It can also be used in typography to create consistent visual structure when you need a neutral symbol.
What is the Unicode code point for ⎅?
⎅ is Unicode U+2385.
How can I copy ⎅ for web or code?
You can copy the character directly, or use its HTML entity: ⎅.
What font support should I expect for ⎅?
Support depends on your font and platform; many Unicode fonts in the technical symbol ranges include it, but appearance can vary.
Is ⎅ a letter or punctuation?
No—⎅ is a technical symbol (a glyph), not a standard letter or punctuation mark.