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Black Rectangle Symbol (▬)
▬ is the black rectangle: redaction bars in released documents, progress and battery glyphs, and the censor's favourite shape.
Black Rectangle codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+25AC |
| Unicode name | Black Rectangle |
| HTML named entity | None — use the decimal or hex code below |
| HTML decimal | ▬ |
| HTML hex | ▬ |
| CSS content code | \25AC |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u25AC |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
Black Rectangle variants (3)
3 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
▬ is the black rectangle: redaction bars in released documents, progress and battery glyphs, and the censor's favourite shape. Paired with its outline twin ▭ it builds simple frames and flags in plain text.
Examples in use
- Copy ▬ into a post, document or message
How to type the black rectangle
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ▬. In Microsoft Word, type 25AC and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ▬ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "Black Rectangle", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ▬. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 25ac and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ▬ symbol?
Click the big ▬ in the card at the top of this page — it copies as a standard Unicode character (U+25AC) and pastes anywhere.
How do I type ▬ on a keyboard?
There is no standard keyboard shortcut or Alt code for ▬. Copy it from this page, or in Microsoft Word type 25AC and press Alt+X.
Why does ▬ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+25AC (Black Rectangle). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Black Rectangle free to use?
Yes. ▬ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13