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U+258F LEFT ONE EIGHTH BLOCK
Block Elements · Other symbol
| Name | LEFT ONE EIGHTH BLOCK |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+258F |
| Decimal | 9615 |
| Block | Block Elements |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 96 8F |
| UTF-16 | 258F |
| UTF-32 | 0000258F |
| HTML | ▏ ▏ |
| CSS | \258F |
| JavaScript | \u258F |
| Python | \u258f |
| URL-encoded | %E2%96%8F |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+258F?
U+258F ▏ is officially named LEFT ONE EIGHTH BLOCK. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ▏?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 258F, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 258f, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 258F. 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 8F. In UTF-16: 258F.