SYMBOL
▇ Lower Seven Eighths Block
Unicode information
Lower Seven Eighths BlockLOWER SEVEN EIGHTHS BLOCKU+2587▇▇\2587\u2587Other17.0Meaning of ▇ Lower Seven Eighths Block
The ▇ character is listed as Lower Seven Eighths Block in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is LOWER SEVEN EIGHTHS BLOCK. Unicode encodes it as a distinct symbol. For specialist characters, the exact meaning is defined by the standard or notation system to which it belongs.
Common uses
- Copy and paste it into any Unicode-compatible app.
- Use it in documents or text that require this exact character.
- Reference it by its Unicode code point in technical contexts.
How to type ▇ on Windows, Mac and mobile
Windows
The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ▇. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.
Mac
Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for Lower Seven Eighths Block, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 2587 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ▇. You can also use Insert → Symbol.
Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ▇ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.
iPhone / iPad
iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ▇ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.
Android
Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ▇ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.
Linux
In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2587, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ▇.
Web and programming codes
Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.
▇▇\2587\u2587\u2587▇Usage examples
▇ — Lower Seven Eighths BlockUnicode: U+2587HTML: ▇