Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch Bullet
Geometric ShapesThe Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch (▦) is a Unicode bullet-point symbol in the Geometric Shapes family. Grid-pattern bullet. Use sparingly for typographic accents.
Visually, it looks like a square filled with crosshatch grid. Click the ▦ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, Discord messages, or anywhere else you write lists.
How to copy and paste the Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch bullet
One-click copy
Tap the big ▦ at the top of this page. It copies to your clipboard instantly — paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Unicode codepoint
This bullet has the codepoint U+25A6. Some apps accept it as a Unicode escape (e.g. \u25A6 in JavaScript or ▦ in HTML).
Works everywhere
Word documents, Google Docs, Notion pages, Markdown lists, Instagram bios, LinkedIn posts, Discord channels, Slack messages, plain emails and printed PDFs.
When the Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch bullet works best
Grid-pattern bullet. Use sparingly for typographic accents. Squares, diamonds, triangles, hexagons. Sharper alternatives to dots.
If you're writing a checklist, a feature comparison, an Instagram bio, a resume, or a technical document, the right bullet shape makes your list feel intentional rather than default. The Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch reads as a square filled with crosshatch grid — pair it with body copy whose tone matches.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch symbol?
The Square With Orthogonal Crosshatch (▦) is a Unicode character in the Geometric Shapes family, with the codepoint U+25A6. It looks like a square filled with crosshatch grid and works as a list marker, decorative bullet, or visual separator in any text field that accepts Unicode.
How do I type ▦ on a keyboard?
The fastest way is to click the ▦ at the top of this page — it copies to your clipboard instantly. There's no standard keyboard shortcut for this bullet on most keyboards, but you can also enter it as the Unicode codepoint U+25A6 via your operating system's character picker.
Where does ▦ render correctly?
▦ is part of the Unicode standard, so it renders on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, modern browsers, Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, and almost every app made in the last decade. Older terminals or systems missing the relevant font may show a fallback box (□).
Can I use ▦ in my Instagram or LinkedIn bio?
Yes — Unicode bullets work directly in Instagram bios, LinkedIn headlines, Twitter posts, TikTok bios, and YouTube descriptions. Just copy ▦ from this page and paste it where you write your bio. No special formatting needed.