◨
Geometric Shape 73
- Unicode
- U+25E8
- Category
- Geometric
- HTML Entity
- ◨
- CSS
- \25E8
The ◨ symbol, officially known as the Square With Left Half Black, is a geometric character representing a square vertically divided into a filled left side and an empty right side. It originates from the Unicode Geometric Shapes block and is frequently used in user interface design to denote half-completed progress, contrast adjustments, or toggle states. Typographers and designers also use it in map legends and technical diagrams to visually represent partial data or dual concepts.
How to Type
- Windows
- Type 25E8 then press Alt + X
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space then search "Square With Left Half Black"
- Linux
- Ctrl + Shift + U then 25E8
- HTML
- ◨ or ◨
In Programming
In web development and UI design, this symbol is occasionally used as a lightweight, text-based icon for half-state progress indicators or contrast toggles to avoid loading external image assets.
Tags
UI design symbol
contrast symbol
geometric
geometric Unicode
half black square
half filled
map legend symbol
partial fill
progress indicator
right filled square
right half filled square
right half square
shape
split square
split square symbol
toggle symbol