Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 2B23 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Horizontal Black Hexagon
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ⬣
- Unicode
- U+2B23
- HTML entity
- ⬣
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download Horizontal Black Hexagon 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.
46 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the horizontal black hexagon symbol
Horizontal Black Hexagon is a geometric symbol featuring a six-sided polygon oriented with flat edges at the top and bottom. Known as a horizontal black hexagon, it is categorized among various Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows within the Common script. This solid dark shape represents a symmetrical hexagon, often used in digital interfaces to denote structures or specific categories of information where standard circles or squares are insufficient.
In modern applications, this character frequently appears in technical documentation and board game design to represent hexagonal grids or territorial tiles. It also serves a functional role in organic chemistry notations as a simplified representation of a benzene ring or carbon-based molecular structure. Additionally, social media users occasionally employ the glyph as a stylized bullet point or a decorative element in profile layouts to create a distinct modular aesthetic.
How to type Horizontal Black Hexagon
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 2B23.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2B23, 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.
Part of the Miscellaneous Symbols And Arrows block
⬣ horizontal black hexagon lives inside the Miscellaneous Symbols And Arrows Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Miscellaneous Symbols And Arrows →
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