How to type ▐ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+222.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 222 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The right half block symbol ▐ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "right half block". 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 "right half block" 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 ;right 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 2590 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 2590 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9616) returns the symbol.
How to type ▐ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "right half block" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9616).
▐ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ▐ |
| HTML decimal | ▐ |
| HTML hex | ▐ |
CSS content | "\2590" |
| JavaScript | "\u2590" |
| Python | "\u2590" |
| URL encoded | %E2%96%90 |
Because ▐ is a standard Unicode character (U+2590), 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 right half block symbol is used
Used in text-based graphics, terminal art, and progress bars, such as building a bar like "████▐ " to show partial completion. Sometimes confused with the full block █ or the left half block ▌, which fills the opposite side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the right half block used for? +
It fills the right side of a character cell and is used in ASCII/Unicode art, terminal displays, and simple graphical bars or meters.
Is the right half block the same as the full block? +
No, the full block █ fills the entire cell while the right half block ▐ only fills the right half, leaving the left side empty.
What is the Alt code for the right half block symbol? +
The Alt code for ▐ is Alt+222. Hold Alt, type 222 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 "right half block", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the right half block 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. In CSS use content: "\2590" and in JavaScript use "\u2590".