░
U+2591 LIGHT SHADE
Block Elements · Other symbol
| Name | LIGHT SHADE |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2591 |
| Decimal | 9617 |
| Block | Block Elements |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 96 91 |
| UTF-16 | 2591 |
| UTF-32 | 00002591 |
| HTML | ░ ░ |
| CSS | \2591 |
| JavaScript | \u2591 |
| Python | \u2591 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%96%91 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2591?
U+2591 ░ is officially named LIGHT SHADE. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ░?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2591, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2591, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2591. 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 91. In UTF-16: 2591.