U+25B0 "▰" Black Parallelogram Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+25B0 "▰" Black Parallelogram is a geometric symbol that represents a filled, four-sided shape with opposite sides parallel and equal in length, typically angled rather than a perfect rectangle. It is part of the Geometric Shapes block in Unicode and is often used in technical diagrams, user interface design, or as a visual marker for progress bars, lists, and data visualization. This character can also serve as a block element in text-based art or shading, where its solid black fill provides a distinct visual contrast against lighter backgrounds.
General Properties
Code Point
U+25B0
Name
Black Parallelogram
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
▰
HTML Hex Encoding
▰
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x96 0xB0
UTF-16 Encoding
0x25B0
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000025B0
C/C++/Java Escape
\u25b0
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common