Left Half Block

Shortcodes

Copy and paste codes for Left Half Block symbol ▌ to use in your websites, apps, blogs, and more.

Unicode
U+258C
Alt Code
221
HTML Code
▌
HEX Code
▌
CSS Code
\258C
JS/JSON
\u258C
Unix/C/PHP/JAVA
0x258C
URL-encode
%E2%96%8C
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Customize ▌ Symbol

Customize ▌ symbol as you like and download Left Half Block as SVG or PNG or copy its HTML code to use in your projects.

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How to type Left Half Block symbol ▌ ?

Using Left Half Block Alt Code:

You can type the Left Half Block symbol ▌ using your keyboard by using the Alt Code for Left Half Block. Before you begin, ensure that your Num Lock is turned on, and use the Numpad to type the code. Then, follow these simple steps:

  1. Hold down the Alt key on your keyboard.
  2. Type the Alt code 221 using the Numpad.
  3. Release the Alt key.

This will make the ▌ appear on your screen.

Alternative Methods:

  • You can try inserting Left Half Block symbol using these system tools:
    • Mac Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)
    • Windows Emoji/Symbol Picker (Win + .)
    • Windows Character Map (charmap.exe)
  • Note: These tools may not include all Unicode symbols
  • Copy and paste the ▌ symbol directly from this website.
  • Use provided codes for Left Half Block symbol where they are supported.

How to add Left Half Block symbol in HTML, CSS, and JS?

HTML Methods:

1. Direct Symbol:
<span>▌</span>
2. HTML Decimal Code:
<span>&#9612;</span>
3. Hexadecimal Code:
<span>&#x258C;</span>
Preview:

CSS Method:

.symbol::before {
    content: '\\258C';
}
Preview: Symbol

JavaScript Methods:

1. Direct Symbol:
document.querySelector('.symbol').textContent = '▌';
2. Unicode Escape:
document.querySelector('.symbol').textContent = '\u258C';
Preview: