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U+2591 · Block Elements

Light Shade ░

Light Shade is the Unicode character U+2591 (official name “LIGHT SHADE”) from the Block Elements block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s block elements collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

WindowsAlt 176
UnicodeU+2591
HTML░
░U+2591

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2591
Decimal9617
HTML named entity░
HTML (hex)░
HTML (decimal)░
CSS\2591
JavaScript\u2591
Python\u2591
UTF-8 bytesE2 96 91
UTF-162591
URL-encoded%E2%96%91

Character details

Official nameLIGHT SHADE
Unicode blockBlock Elements
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryBlock Elements
EmojiNo

How to type ░

Windows

  • Hold Alt and type 176 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 176 uses the code page 437.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2591 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “light shade”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “light shade”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2591.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “light shade” or enter U+2591.
  • HTML: ░ or ░
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9617)

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Left Seven Eighths Block
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Left Five Eighths Block
Left Half Block
Left Three Eighths Block
Left One Quarter Block
Left One Eighth Block
Right Half Block
Medium Shade
Dark Shade
Upper One Eighth Block
Right One Eighth Block
Quadrant Lower Left
Quadrant Lower Right
Quadrant Upper Left
Quadrant Upper Left and Lower Left and Lower Right
Quadrant Upper Left and Lower Right
Quadrant Upper Left and Upper Right and Lower Left
Quadrant Upper Left and Upper Right and Lower Right
Quadrant Upper Right

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ░?

It is U+2591 (LIGHT SHADE), decimal 9617.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

Yes: Alt 176 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “light shade”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ░ or the numeric reference ░.