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U+2592 MEDIUM SHADE
Block Elements · Other symbol
| Name | MEDIUM SHADE |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2592 |
| Decimal | 9618 |
| Block | Block Elements |
| Category | Other symbol (So) |
| UTF-8 | E2 96 92 |
| UTF-16 | 2592 |
| UTF-32 | 00002592 |
| HTML | ▒ ▒ |
| CSS | \2592 |
| JavaScript | \u2592 |
| Python | \u2592 |
| URL-encoded | %E2%96%92 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the character U+2592?
U+2592 ▒ is officially named MEDIUM SHADE. It belongs to the Block Elements block and the category Other symbol.
How do I type ▒?
Windows (Word, WordPad): type 2592, then press Alt+X. Linux (GTK/IBus): Ctrl+Shift+U 2592, then Space. macOS: enable the “Unicode Hex Input” keyboard, hold Option and type 2592. 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 92. In UTF-16: 2592.