Black Medium-Small Square emoji meaning
The official Unicode name for ◾️ is black medium-small square. It belongs to the symbols group and the shapes & colors subgroup. Keyboards and search boxes find it with keywords such as black, geometric, medium-small, square.
It was added in Emoji 0.6 · 2010, so it displays on every current phone, computer and browser.
How to get ◾️ on iPhone and iPad
- Tap the emoji key (the smiley face) or the globe key on the keyboard.
- Tap Search Emoji at the bottom and type black medium-small square.
- Tap ◾️ to insert it.
If the emoji keyboard is missing, turn it on in Settings → General → Keyboard → Keyboards → Add New Keyboard → Emoji.
How to get ◾️ on Android
On Gboard, tap the emoji button next to the space bar, then use the search bar at the top and type "black medium-small square". On Samsung Keyboard, tap the emoji icon and use the search field the same way. Or copy ◾️ from this page and paste it.
How to type ◾️ on Windows
- Click where you want the emoji.
- Press Win+. (the Windows key and the period key) to open the emoji panel.
- Type "black medium-small square" and click ◾️.
The panel remembers recently used emoji, so it will be one click away next time.
How to type ◾️ on a Mac
Press Control+⌘+Space to open the emoji picker, type "black medium-small square" and double-click ◾️. On a MacBook with a Touch Bar, or on recent macOS versions, the fn or globe key also opens the picker.
◾️ in Word and Google Docs
Both accept emoji as normal text. On Windows use Win+., on Mac use Control+⌘+Space, or paste ◾️ from this page. In Google Docs you can also go to Insert → Emoji. In Word, Insert → Symbol lists emoji under the Segoe UI Emoji font.
◾️ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML decimal | ◾️ |
| HTML hex | ◾️ |
CSS content | "\25FE\FE0F" |
| JavaScript | "\u{25FE}\u{FE0F}" |
| Python | "\u25FE\uFE0F" |
| URL encoded | %E2%97%BE%EF%B8%8F |
| Shortcode (GitHub, Slack, Discord) | :black_medium_small_square: |
Because ◾️ is standard Unicode, you can paste it straight into any UTF-8 file. The escapes are for when the file encoding is uncertain or the emoji must be entered in code.
Frequently asked questions
What does the black medium-small square emoji mean? +
◾️ is the "black medium-small square" emoji from the symbols group of the Unicode emoji standard. It is commonly used for black, geometric, medium-small, square. Its meaning in a message depends on context, but the name and keywords are the standard ones.
How do I get the black medium-small square emoji on my keyboard? +
On iPhone, open the emoji keyboard and search "black medium-small square". On Android, tap the emoji key on Gboard and search the same. On Windows press Win + . (period), and on Mac press Control + Command + Space, then type the name. Or simply copy ◾️ from this page.
What is the Unicode for ◾️? +
The black medium-small square emoji is U+25FE. In HTML use ◾️.
Why does ◾️ look different on other phones? +
Every platform draws its own artwork for the same emoji character. Apple, Google, Samsung and Microsoft each have their own design, so ◾️ looks slightly different but means the same thing everywhere.