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HTML Entity Detail
HTML Entity - Black Square
Black Square is a geometric shapes used in UI design, diagrams, and visual layouts. This HTML entity enables web developers to display this character reliably across all browsers without encoding issues.
Symbol preview
■
Unicode
U+25A0
HTML entity
▪
CSS code
\25A0
Usage Examples
Use this HTML entity in user interfaces, bullet lists, diagrams, and visual design elements like ■ for filled squares and ● for bullets.
Related Entities
Common Mistakes
⚠️
Mistake: Using a letter or number instead of ■ for UI bullet points
Fix: Use ■ or ▪ for filled square bullets in lists. Using letters or numbers where a bullet is expected looks unprofessional.
Black Square
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Category: Geometric Shapes
| Unicode | U+25A0 |
|---|---|
| Hex Code | ■ |
| HTML Code | ■ |
| HTML Entity | ▪ |
| CSS Code | \25A0 |
| Windows Shortcut | |
| Mac Shortcut | |
HTML code example
CSS code example
Last updated: 17 Aug 2026
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