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White Square Symbol □: Copy and Paste

The white square symbol is □. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+25A1, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    □
  • Unicode
    U+25A1
  • HTML (decimal)
    □
  • HTML (hex)
    □
  • CSS
    \25A1
  • JavaScript
    \u25A1

White Square Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+25A1
HTML (decimal)□
HTML (hex)□
CSS\25A1
JavaScript\u25A1

The official Unicode name is "White Square".

How to type the white square symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 25A1 and press Alt + X to turn the code into □.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "white square".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 25A1.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25a1 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write □ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+25A1 (decimal 9633)
UTF-8 bytesE2 96 A1
URL encoded%E2%96%A1
CategorySo

What the white square symbol means

An outlined white square functions as a checkbox indicator or an empty placeholder in forms and documents. Mathematicians occasionally use it to denote specific algebraic structures or operators. It provides a clear contrast against dark backgrounds in user interfaces.

Using the white square symbol well

Select a font that explicitly supports geometric outlines to prevent the shape from looking too thick or irregular. In web development, consider using scalable vector graphics instead of raw text characters for crisp rendering at any size.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
▞U+259EQuadrant Upper Right And Lower Left
▟U+259FQuadrant Upper Right And Lower Left And Lower Right
■U+25A0Black Square
▢U+25A2White Square With Rounded Corners
▣U+25A3White Square Containing Black Small Square
▤U+25A4Square With Horizontal Fill

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the white square symbol?

The white square symbol □ is U+25A1 (White Square).

How do I type □ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 25A1 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 25a1.

What is the HTML code for □?

Use □. The hexadecimal form is □.

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