| Emoji | Name | Meaning | Category | Codepoint | Shortcodes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▫ | White Small Square | A small white square symbol often used as a geometric shape or UI element. | Symbols | 25AB | :white_small_square: |
▫
Meaning
The ▫ emoji represents a small white square shape. It is commonly interpreted as a basic geometric figure or a visual element to indicate selection or separation in text and graphics.
Common Uses
- As a simple bullet or list marker in text.
- Representing an empty or unselected checkbox or toggle.
- Serving as a decorative or structural element in user interfaces.
- Signifying a whitespace or blank area visually.
- Emphasizing minimalistic design or simple geometric concepts.
Examples
▫ List item one
▫ Checkbox unchecked
▫ Section divider
Related Emojis
- ◽ White Medium Small Square – slightly larger and used similarly.
- ⬜ White Large Square – bigger and more prominent square symbol.
- ◼ Black Medium Small Square – a black counterpart to the white small square.
- ▪ Black Small Square – a filled black small square for contrast or emphasis.
- ⬛ Black Large Square – a large filled square of black color.
Technical Notes
The Unicode codepoint for this emoji is U+25AB. It was added in early versions of Unicode’s geometric shapes block. Its appearance can vary slightly across platforms, typically showing a small white square with a thin outline. This emoji has no skin tone or gender variants.
FAQ
- What does the ▫ emoji mean?
A small white square symbol used to represent geometric shapes or UI markers.
- How is the ▫ emoji used?
Commonly as a bullet point, an empty checkbox, or a decorative UI element.
- Does the meaning of the ▫ emoji change by context?
Its meaning depends on usage but mostly remains a simple square symbol with contextual interpretation.