Square with Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill ▦

▦ (U+25A6) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Square with Orthogonal Crosshatch Fill is part of the Symbols family (block: Geometric Shapes). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The symbol is a square with orthogonal crosshatch fill. Its code point is U+25A6, and its official name is SQUARE WITH ORTHOGONAL CROSSHATCH FILL. It sits in the Geometric Shapes block and uses the Common script. In user interfaces, a cross symbol can signal actions such as close or delete, or indicate an incorrect state, depending on the context. Context matters for how it is read by users. The shape is simple and clear at small sizes, which helps it communicate quickly in menus and dialogs. Designers choose this symbol when they want a compact, neutral mark that contrasts with other icons. When used alone, it can stand for removing an item, dismissing a panel, or marking something as not correct. Accessibility considerations include providing text labels or descriptions so screen readers convey the intended action. The exact meaning can vary by app, platform, and region, but the general idea remains the same: a visual cue tied to closing, deletion, or error states.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+25A6 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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