What is the Unicode codepoint for Black rectangle?

The ▬ Black rectangle emoji is encoded as U+25AC (hex 25AC). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.

How do I copy the ▬ emoji?

Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ▬ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.

Does Black rectangle have shortcodes?

Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_rectangle:, :rectangle:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ▬ emoji automatically.

Black rectangle

Symbols entry: Black rectangle.

Name

black rectangle

Shortcodes

:black_rectangle::rectangle::black:

Download as image

Renders ▬ with your system emoji font into PNG, WebP, or SVG. Pick a pixel size, then download.

Note: PNG and WebP use the emoji font installed on your device (Apple Color Emoji on macOS/iOS, Segoe UI Emoji on Windows, Noto Color Emoji on Android/Linux), so the look matches your platform. SVG embeds the character as text — rendering depends on the viewer.

About the ▬ Black rectangle emoji

The ▬ Black rectangle emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :black_rectangle:, :rectangle:, and :black: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Black rectangle (Unicode codepoint U+25AC) symbols entry: Black rectangle.. Black rectangle (▬) is part of the Symbols family and renders consistently across modern emoji platforms. ▬ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ▬ occupies codepoint U+25AC in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:black_rectangle:` or `:rectangle:` or `:black:` in chat apps usually expands to ▬. The glyph renders mostly in black, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tap ▬ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use ▬ Black rectangle

Adding visual context to social posts, chats, and captions
Replacing stock images with a single expressive character
Brightening short copy where text-only feels too plain

Combinations and pairings

Lead a caption with ▬ for a quick visual hook, or close a sentence with it as a reaction.

How to copy the ▬ Black rectangle emoji

Open the emoji page. Visit the Black rectangle emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ▬ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
Paste anywhere. Paste into any chat app, social network, document, or text field that supports Unicode. The emoji renders using the platform's native style.

Frequently asked questions

What does the ▬ Black rectangle emoji mean?: Black rectangle (▬) is part of the Symbols family and renders consistently across modern emoji platforms. ▬ is a symbol — semantic and compact, ideal for UI labels, lists, and quick callouts. ▬ occupies codepoint U+25AC in the Unicode emoji block. Typing `:black_rectangle:` or `:rectangle:` or `:black:` in chat apps usually expands to ▬. The glyph renders mostly in black, which puts it inside the matching color filter. Tap ▬ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Black rectangle?: The ▬ Black rectangle emoji is encoded as U+25AC (hex 25AC). It belongs to the Symbol Other group inside Symbols.
How do I copy the ▬ emoji?: Open this page and click "Copy emoji". The ▬ character is copied to your clipboard so you can paste it into any app that supports Unicode emojis.
Does Black rectangle have shortcodes?: Yes. Common shortcodes include :black_rectangle:, :rectangle:, and :black:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ▬ emoji automatically.