Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25AA then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Black Small Square
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ▪
- Unicode
- U+25AA
- HTML entity
- ▪
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download Black Small Square as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
11 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the black small square symbol
Represented as a miniature solid block, the Black Small Square is a neutral marker found within the Geometric Shapes block. It is generally referred to by its descriptive name or simply as a tiny square. Because it belongs to the Common script, it functions as a universal symbol that integrates seamlessly with various languages and alphabets without being tied to a specific writing system.
This character serves several practical functions in modern typography and digital communication. It is frequently employed as a sophisticated bullet point in lists or as a stylish end-of-article marker to signify the conclusion of a text. In mathematical notation, it occasionally appears as a variation of the Q.E.D. symbol to denote the completion of a proof. Additionally, users often utilize it in social media bios or minimalist interface designs to separate pieces of information or to create decorative borders.
How to type Black Small Square
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 25AA.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25AA, 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.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: text.
Part of the Geometric Shapes block
▪ black small square lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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