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U+2581 · Block Elements

Lower One Eighth Block ▁

Lower One Eighth Block is the Unicode character U+2581 (official name “LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK”) 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.

UnicodeU+2581
HTML▁
▁U+2581

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2581
Decimal9601
HTML (hex)▁
HTML (decimal)▁
CSS\2581
JavaScript\u2581
Python\u2581
UTF-8 bytesE2 96 81
UTF-162581
URL-encoded%E2%96%81

Character details

Official nameLOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK
Unicode blockBlock Elements
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryBlock Elements
EmojiNo

How to type ▁

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2581 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “lower one eighth block”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “lower one eighth block”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2581.

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 “lower one eighth block” or enter U+2581.
  • HTML: ▁
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9601)

Similar block elements

Full Block
Upper Half Block
Lower One Quarter Block
Lower Three Eighths Block
Lower Half Block
Lower Five Eighths Block
Lower Three Quarters Block
Lower Seven Eighths Block
Left Seven Eighths Block
Left Three Quarters Block
Left Five Eighths Block
Left Half Block
Left Three Eighths Block
Left One Quarter Block

See all 32 block elements →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ▁?

It is U+2581 (LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK), decimal 9601.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2581 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

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

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ▁ (or ▁). There is no named entity.