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⬜White Large Square EmojiUnicode: 2B1C
A clean white square shape, used for placeholders, empty slots, or checking things off lists.
Released in Released in 2010 with Unicode 6.0
squarewhiteblankplaceholdercheckboxemptytemplategridchecklistpending
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Meaning and Interpretation
⬜ This is basically your go-to square for anything empty or waiting to be filled. Think of it like an unchecked checkbox or a blank slot in a game. It's super clean and minimal - use it when you need to show something is 'pending' or just a placeholder. Great for making lists look clean or for that satisfying check-off feeling!
Symbolism
- Blank canvas - potential and emptiness
- Organization - ready to check off
- Minimalism - clean and simple
Common Usage Scenarios
- Making a to-do list where items start with this before you complete them
- Showing an empty slot in a game inventory or team roster
- Creating a checkbox list in messaging apps
- Marking something as 'pending' or 'not yet started'
- Building a grid pattern for aesthetic purposes
Usage Examples in Conversation
Morning routine: ⬜ Drink water ⬜ Meditate ⬜ Workout ✅ Coffee time!
Team roster for tonight: ⬜ Alex ⬜ Sam ⬜ Jordan - still need 2 more players! ⚽
My apartment checklist: ⬜ Buy groceries ⬜ Clean room ⬜ Pay bills - adulting is hard 😅
Game inventory slots: ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ - gotta find more loot!
Project status: Design ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ✅ | Dev ⬜ ⬜ ✅ ✅ | Testing ⬜ ⬜ ⬜ ⬜
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use multiple squares ⬜⬜⬜ to show quantity or progress visually
- Combine with checks ✅ or crosses ❌ for clear before/after states
- Keep it clean - works best in lists, grids, or as placeholders
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