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U+2583 · Block Elements

Lower Three Eighths Block

Lower Three Eighths Block is the Unicode character U+2583 (official name “LOWER THREE EIGHTHS 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+2583
HTML
U+2583

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2583
Decimal9603
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2583
JavaScript\u2583
Python\u2583
UTF-8 bytesE2 96 83
UTF-162583
URL-encoded%E2%96%83

Character details

Official nameLOWER THREE EIGHTHS BLOCK
Unicode blockBlock Elements
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryBlock Elements
EmojiNo

How to type ▃

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2583 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “lower three eighths block”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “lower three eighths block”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2583.

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 three eighths block” or enter U+2583.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9603)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ▃?

It is U+2583 (LOWER THREE EIGHTHS BLOCK), decimal 9603.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2583 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 three eighths block”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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