◽◽ White Medium-Small Square EmojiUnicode: 25FD
A white square emoji.
Released in The ◽ emoji was added as part of Unicode 6.0 in 2010 and subsequently incorporated into Emoji 1.0.
Meaning and Interpretation
"The ◽ emoji symbolizes a white square block, often used in geometric shapes, patterns, or to convey a blank space or placeholder. Its size, smaller than a full square but larger than the smallest white square emoji, makes it versatile for different contexts related to symmetry, arrangement, or design."
Symbolism
- Neutrality: A white square with medium-small dimensions that can represent something neutral or empty.
- Structure: It can suggest visual structure or organization in layouts and designs.
- Blank Space: Often used as a placeholder or to signify something incomplete.
Common Usage Scenarios
- Arranging objects or items alongside other geometric shapes or color-coded elements.
- Used in social media or messaging as a simple, non-intrusive separator or icon in layouts.
- Aesthetically organizing content in creative text-based art or minimalistic graphics.
Usage Examples in Conversation
Usage Guidelines and Etiquette
- Use the ◽ emoji sparingly in text messages to avoid overwhelming the conversation.
- Great for geometric contexts, but be mindful that excessive use may confuse readers if there is no clear pattern.
- Combine with similar emojis to build grids or layouts—e.g., with other colored squares.
Related Emojis
Black Medium-Small Square
A black square of the same size as the white version but opposite in color, frequently used for contrast.
White Large Square
A white square larger than ◽, used for a more prominent space or to represent a bigger block.
Black Large Square
Similar to ◽ but larger and in black, often used in conjunction with white geometric symbols in designs.
Black Square Button
A black square with a raised 3D effect, commonly used as a button or selection symbol.
White Square Button
The white counterpart to the black square button; often used in buttons or similar contexts.
Black Square Button
A black, button-like square that looks 3D and can represent a clickable element.
White Large Square
A bigger counterpart to the ◽, used in various designs where a larger white shape is needed.
Black Medium Square
A solid black square of medium size, often used for designs or geometric purposes.
White Small Square
The smallest white square emoji, often used to represent dots or as a placeholder.