U+2B17 "⬗" Diamond with Right Half Black Unicode Character

Unicode Version 17.0

U+2B17 "⬗" Diamond with Right Half Black is a graphic symbol that depicts a diamond shape where the right half is filled with a solid black color, while the left half remains transparent or outlined, creating a visually balanced yet asymmetrical design. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, which encompasses a range of abstract shapes and directional indicators used in text, diagrams, and digital interfaces. This specific character can be employed in various contexts such as representing partial states, directional cues, or decorative elements in technical documentation or user interface design. Its black right half often implies a focus on the right side of the diamond, making it useful for conveying segmentation or progression within a visual system.

General Properties

Code Point U+2B17
Version Added 5.0
Name Diamond with Right Half Black
Block Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows
General Category Other Symbol
Canonical Combining Class Not Reordered
Bidirectional Class Other Neutral

Encodings

HTML Decimal Encoding ⬗
HTML Hex Encoding ⬗
UTF-8 Encoding 0xE2 0xAC 0x97
UTF-16 Encoding 0x2B17
UTF-32 Encoding 0x00002B17
C/C++/Java Escape \u2b17

Unicode Properties

NFC Quick Check Yes
NFD Quick Check Yes
NFKC Quick Check Yes
NFKD Quick Check Yes
Numeric Type None
Numeric Value NaN
Line Break Alphabetic
Script Common
Script Extensions Common
Indic Syllabic Category Other
Pattern Syntax Yes
Vertical Orientation Upright
Grapheme Base Yes
Grapheme Cluster Break Other
Word Break Other
Sentence Break Other