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To type ■: Word: 25A0 then Alt+X · Mac Character Viewer · HTML ■. Click the key above to copy it now.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Black Square" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 25A0, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 25a0, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ■ · \25a0 (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform — not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Black Square (U+25A0).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Black Square" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 25A0.
- Press Alt+X immediately after — it converts the hex code to ■.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| □ | White Square (U+25A1) | Different character, different meaning \xe2\x80\x94 check before copying. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for Black Square?
Black Square is U+25A0. In HTML that's <code>■</code> or <code>■</code>.
Why doesn't Black Square have a classic Windows Alt code?
Alt codes only cover the legacy 256-character Windows-1252 codepage. Black Square is outside that range, so use Character Map, the Word Alt+X method, or copy it from this page instead.
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