Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25AD then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Rectangle Symbol
A symbol from the Geometric Shape Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
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- Unicode
- U+25AD
- HTML entity
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- Category
- Geometric Shape Symbols
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About the white rectangle symbol
The white rectangle is a geometric shape symbol that represents a hollow or unfilled rectangular form. It is used in visual layouts, diagrams, and text-based interfaces as a placeholder or to denote empty space, boundaries, or neutral zones.
This character appears in technical documentation, plaintext diagrams, and early computer graphics where simple shapes conveyed structure without color or shading. It also features in mathematical notation and some messaging contexts as a generic rectangular icon.
How to type White 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 25AD.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25AD, then press Enter or Space.
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