Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25A6 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ▦
- Unicode
- U+25A6
- HTML entity
- ▦
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill 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.
7 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the square with orthogonal crosshatch fill symbol
Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill is a geometric character consisting of a square frame filled with a horizontal and vertical grid pattern. Often referred to simply as a crosshatched square, it belongs to the Geometric Shapes block within the Common script. The internal lines create a dense, mesh-like appearance that distinguishes it from solid blocks or empty squares.
This symbol appeared historically in technical drafting and mapping as a legend marker to represent specific terrain or materials. In modern digital contexts, it frequently functions as a decorative UI element or a texture icon in graphic design. It is also used in logic puzzles, retro gaming interfaces, or text-based art to signify a physical barrier or a textured surface. While distinct, its usage remains specialized rather than a staple of standard prose.
How to type Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill
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 25A6.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25A6, 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 Geometric Shapes block
▦ square with orthogonal crosshatch fill lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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