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U+258B LEFT FIVE EIGHTHS BLOCK
Block Elements · Other symbol
| Name | LEFT FIVE EIGHTHS BLOCK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+258B |
| Decimal | 9611 |
| Block | Block Elements |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 96 8B |
| UTF-16 | 258B |
| UTF-32 | 0000258B |
| HTML | ▋ ▋ |
| CSS | \258B |
| JavaScript | \u258B |
| Python | \u258b |
| URL-encoded | %E2%96%8B |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+258B?
U+258B ▋ is officially named LEFT FIVE EIGHTHS BLOCK. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ▋?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 258B, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 258b, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 258B. 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 8B. In UTF-16: 258B.