What ⬒ means
The proposal uses it as a dictionary subject-classification mark.
A 2003 Unicode proposal connects ⬒ with dictionaries that group entries by topic. It cites dictionary references dated 1975–1993, but gives no universal meaning for the square.
The top half black square is contrasted with and , whose black halves sit on the left and right. The text font draws the visible outline, so a missing glyph affects display rather than character identity.
Technical and neutral when a key defines it; opaque as a stand-alone mark.
Without a legend, do not infer a particular topic or mood.
Part of the collection
Don't confuse it with
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Related characters
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Combination ideas
4Questions people ask
1Why does ⬒ show as a box on some devices?
Because that device's fonts have no glyph for it. The character is still correct and still copies correctly — the box is a missing glyph, not a broken character.
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How to type or find ⬒
- Search it as
- half black square · half-filled square · dictionary symbol · dictionary subject mark · symbol for dictionary topics
- Shows up in
- Anything that takes text · its shape is whatever your font draws
⬒\2B12Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.