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U+2588 FULL BLOCK

Block Elements · Other symbol

NameFULL BLOCK
Code pointU+2588
Decimal9608
BlockBlock Elements
CategoryOther symbol (So)
UTF-8E2 96 88
UTF-162588
UTF-3200002588
HTML█ █
CSS\2588
JavaScript\u2588
Python\u2588
URL-encoded%E2%96%88

Frequently asked questions

What is the character U+2588?

U+2588 █ is officially named FULL BLOCK. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.

How do I type █?

Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2588, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2588, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2588. Or simply copy it from this page.

How do I write █ in HTML?

As a numeric character reference █ (decimal) or █ (hexadecimal). In UTF-8 documents you can also insert the character directly.

How is █ encoded in UTF-8?

In UTF-8 the character takes 3 bytes: E2 96 88. In UTF-16: 2588.

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