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▫️White Small Square Emoji EmojiUnicode: 25AB FE0F

A small, hollow square.

Released in The white small square emoji (▫️) was added to Emoji version 1.0 in 2015 and has been a part of Unicode since version 3.2 (2002).

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Meaning and Interpretation

"The white small square emoji (▫️) is usually used to depict small, hollow boxes. It commonly represents selection boxes, list items, or minimalist symbols in texts and designs. It can also serve as a decorative element in text, filling space without drawing too much attention. The symbol is versatile and appears extensively in digital media to indicate options or placeholders."

Symbolism

  • Minimalism: This emoji often denotes simplicity in design, symbolizing minimalistic choices or spaces.
  • List item: Commonly appears when listing items, emulating bullet points or checkbox markers.
  • Selection: It can represent a selectable option or choice among other items.

Common Usage Scenarios

  • Use it as part of a bulleted list when you want to categorize items in a minimalist, visual way.
  • To represent a checkbox for incomplete tasks or as part of a process flow, representing steps still to be completed.
  • In design mockups or discussions, it can indicate selectability or placeholders.

Usage Examples in Conversation

Here's my to-do list for the day: ▫️ Finish the report ▫️ Send the email ▫️ Call the client
When designing the app interface, we should use ▫️ for unselected options and 🔘 for selected ones.
The first step is still unchecked ▫️, but we should be done by tomorrow!
▫️ I agree! Let's break down the project into smaller tasks.
Please select an option: ▫️ Option 1 ▫️ Option 2

Usage Guidelines and Etiquette

  • Use this emoji to create bulleted lists, but ensure clarity by pairing it with appropriate text.
  • Avoid overusing the symbol when writing to keep your message simple and clear.
  • This emoji does not double as a punctuation mark; it's more suitable for list items or placeholders.

Related Emojis

🔘

Radio Button

Represents a circular button or option, commonly paired with lists.

☑️

Check Button

Shows a checkbox with a checkmark, often used to complete tasks.

🔲

Black Square Button

A solid square symbol, often used for buttons or selection.

▪️

Black Small Square

A solid counterpart to the white small square, representing a filled-in small box.

White Large Square

A larger version of the white square symbol.

🔳

White Square Button

Another square symbol, typically used in button designs or interfaces.

◻️

Empty Square

Represents an empty square, useful in design discussions or placeholders.

〰️

Wavy Dash

A symbol often used for separation or creative design touches.

🔲

Black Square Button

Signifies interactive buttons or options in design layouts.

◼️

Black Medium Square

A solid black square, which can be used as a marker in text.