▌
U+258C LEFT HALF BLOCK
Block Elements · Other symbol
| Name | LEFT HALF BLOCK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+258C |
| Decimal | 9612 |
| Block | Block Elements |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 96 8C |
| UTF-16 | 258C |
| UTF-32 | 0000258C |
| HTML | ▌ ▌ |
| CSS | \258C |
| JavaScript | \u258C |
| Python | \u258c |
| URL-encoded | %E2%96%8C |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+258C?
U+258C ▌ is officially named LEFT HALF BLOCK. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ▌?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 258C, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 258c, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 258C. 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 8C. In UTF-16: 258C.