How to type ┌ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+218.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 218 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The box drawings light down and right symbol ┌ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "box drawings light down and right". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ┌, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ┌ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ┌ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "box drawings light down and right" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ┌ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ┌, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ┌ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;box in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ┌ anywhere.
How to type ┌ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ┌ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ┌ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 250C where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ┌.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 250C in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9484) returns the symbol.
How to type ┌ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "box drawings light down and right" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9484).
┌ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ┌ |
| HTML decimal | ┌ |
| HTML hex | ┌ |
CSS content | "\250C" |
| JavaScript | "\u250C" |
| Python | "\u250C" |
| URL encoded | %E2%94%8C |
Because ┌ is a standard Unicode character (U+250C), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the box drawings light down and right symbol is used
Used in ASCII/Unicode diagrams, terminal UI borders, and plain-text tables, such as a box outline like ┌────┐ for a header cell or flowchart edge. Not to be confused with the corner bracket 「 used in Japanese quotation.
Frequently asked questions
What is ┌ used for in programming? +
It draws the top-left corner of boxes or tables in text-based UIs, code comments, and terminal output where visual structure is needed without graphics.
Does ┌ have a specific meaning outside box drawing? +
No, it has no semantic meaning on its own; it's purely a visual line-drawing element for connecting horizontal and vertical borders.
What is the Alt code for the box drawings light down and right symbol? +
The Alt code for ┌ is Alt+218. Hold Alt, type 218 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ┌ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ┌. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "box drawings light down and right", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the box drawings light down and right symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ┌ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ┌? +
Use ┌ in HTML. The numeric form ┌ works too. In CSS use content: "\250C" and in JavaScript use "\u250C".