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Overlapping white squares

Overlapping white squares (⮺) from Symbols.

Name

overlapping white squares

Category

Symbols

Subcategory

Symbol Other

Codepoint

U+2BBA

Unicode Hex

2BBA

Slug

overlapping-white-squares-2bba

Shortcodes

:overlapping_white_squares::squares::overlapping:

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About the Overlapping white squares emoji

The ⮺ Overlapping white squares emoji is part of the Symbols category and the symbol other group on DBEmoji. Shortcodes such as :overlapping_white_squares:, :squares:, and :overlapping: resolve to this emoji on platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub.

Overlapping white squares (Unicode codepoint U+2BBA) overlapping white squares (⮺) from Symbols.. ⮺ stands for "overlapping white squares" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2BBA. Symbol emojis like ⮺ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. In hex, the codepoint reads 2BBA; the canonical Unicode form is U+2BBA. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:overlapping_white_squares:`, `:squares:`, `:overlapping:`. Its color profile reads white — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Tap ⮺ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.

When to use Overlapping white squares

  • 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 Overlapping white squares emoji

  1. Open the emoji page. Visit the Overlapping white squares emoji page on DBEmoji to see the character, codepoint, and meaning side by side.
  2. Tap Copy emoji. Click the "Copy emoji" button. The ⮺ character is placed on your clipboard instantly — no signup, no download.
  3. 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 ⮺ Overlapping white squares emoji mean?
⮺ stands for "overlapping white squares" in the Unicode emoji set, codified as U+2BBA. Symbol emojis like ⮺ read more like icons than illustrations; they fit professional copy without feeling casual. In hex, the codepoint reads 2BBA; the canonical Unicode form is U+2BBA. On platforms that use shortcodes (Slack, Discord, GitHub), it answers to `:overlapping_white_squares:`, `:squares:`, `:overlapping:`. Its color profile reads white — a useful hint when filtering by tone. Tap ⮺ above and the character lands on your clipboard, ready to paste into any Unicode-aware app.
What is the Unicode codepoint for Overlapping white squares?
The ⮺ Overlapping white squares emoji is encoded as U+2BBA (hex 2BBA). 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 Overlapping white squares have shortcodes?
Yes. Common shortcodes include :overlapping_white_squares:, :squares:, and :overlapping:. Platforms like Slack, Discord, and GitHub render these as the ⮺ emoji automatically.

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