Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25AC then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Black Rectangle Symbol
A symbol from the Geometric Shape Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ▬
- Unicode
- U+25AC
- HTML entity
- ▬
- Category
- Geometric Shape Symbols
Export
Download Black Rectangle as SVG or PNG — or add a caption to make a labelled icon, badge or sticker.
Background
Previewtransparent background
Fill color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. Add a circle/rounded background to make an app icon or avatar. Exports are self-contained; the SVG embeds the glyph's font. Without a background, exports are transparent.
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About the black rectangle symbol
A solid black rectangle, wider than it is tall, oriented horizontally. It belongs to the set of basic geometric shapes used across many technical and textual contexts.
This character typically represents a generic block or bar, often employed in diagrams, floor plans, or as a placeholder in forms and checklists. In some older computer interfaces, it was used as a cursor or progress indicator. Its width distinguishes it from the square U+25A0 Black Square.
How to type Black Rectangle
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 25AC.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25AC, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Related geometric shape symbols
Other geometric shape symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
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- ⬠White PentagonCopy the white pentagon symbol→
- ⬡White HexagonCopy the white hexagon symbol→
- ⬢Black HexagonCopy the black hexagon symbol→
- ⬣Horizontal Black HexagonCopy the horizontal black hexagon symbol→
- ▭White RectangleCopy the white rectangle symbol→
- ▮Black Vertical RectangleCopy the black vertical rectangle symbol→
- ▯White Vertical RectangleCopy the white vertical rectangle symbol→
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