SYMBOL
▦ square orthogonal crosshatch fill
Unicode information
square orthogonal crosshatch fillSQUARE WITH ORTHOGONAL CROSSHATCH FILLU+25A6▦▦\25a6\u25A6Crosses17.0Meaning of ▦ square orthogonal crosshatch fill
The ▦ character is listed as square orthogonal crosshatch fill in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is SQUARE WITH ORTHOGONAL CROSSHATCH FILL. It belongs to the cross-symbol family; its precise meaning depends on the specific form and context.
Common uses
- Error or cancellation marks, depending on the character.
- Decorative or religious text when applicable.
- Lists, signs and documentation.
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 square orthogonal crosshatch fill, then double-click it to insert the character.
Microsoft Word
Type 25A6 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 25a6, 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.
▦▦\25a6\u25A6\u25A6▦Usage examples
▦ — square orthogonal crosshatch fillUnicode: U+25A6HTML: ▦