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U+2590 · Block Elements

Right Half Block ▐

Right Half Block is the Unicode character U+2590 (official name “RIGHT HALF 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.

WindowsAlt 222
UnicodeU+2590
HTML▐
▐U+2590

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2590
Decimal9616
HTML (hex)▐
HTML (decimal)▐
CSS\2590
JavaScript\u2590
Python\u2590
UTF-8 bytesE2 96 90
UTF-162590
URL-encoded%E2%96%90

Character details

Official nameRIGHT HALF BLOCK
Unicode blockBlock Elements
General categoryOther Symbol (So)
SymbolHero categoryBlock Elements
EmojiNo

How to type ▐

Windows

  • Hold Alt and type 222 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 222 uses the code page 437.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2590 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “right half block”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “right half block”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2590.

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 “right half block” or enter U+2590.
  • HTML: ▐
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(9616)

Similar block elements

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
Left One Eighth Block
Light Shade
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

See all 32 block elements →

Questions

What is the Unicode for ▐?

It is U+2590 (RIGHT HALF BLOCK), decimal 9616.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

Yes: Alt 222 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 “right half block”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

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