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◻️White Medium Square EmojiUnicode: 25FB FE0F

A simple white square emoji.

Released in The white medium square emoji (◻️) was introduced in Unicode 7.0 in 2014 as part of the geometric shapes block, and it became widely available in emoji sets for digital communication.

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Meaning and Interpretation

The white medium square emoji (◻️) represents a neutral, blank square shape that is commonly used to denote emptiness, placeholders, or undefined spaces in text and digital interfaces. It symbolizes a clean slate or an area awaiting input, often appearing in lists, forms, or educational contexts where simplicity and clarity are needed. This emoji is versatile, evoking ideas of minimalism, options, or geometric precision without carrying strong emotional connotations.

Symbolism

  • Neutrality and blankness, often representing an empty space or undecided choice.
  • Placeholder for missing information, symbolizing potential or something yet to be filled.
  • Simplicity and purity, evoking a sense of minimalism in design or thought.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • As a bullet point or marker in lists and checklists for organization.
  • In educational settings to illustrate geometric shapes and basic forms.
  • In user interfaces as an icon for buttons, selections, or empty slots.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Hey, which one do you pick? Option A ◻️ or B ◻️?
I have a blank spot in my schedule, like ◻️, any ideas?
Let's list the tasks: 1 ◻️ 2 ◻️ 3 ◻️, mark them as done!
This drawing needs a shape here, just use ◻️ for now.
In my form, fill in the ◻️ with your name or details.

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use it sparingly to avoid cluttering text; pair with clear descriptions for context.
  • Ensure it's not confused with similar squares by adding text or colors if needed.
  • Check platform compatibility, as it may render differently on various devices.

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