▉ Seven Eighths Block
U+2589▉Meaning & Explanation
This simple yet striking graphic consists of a vertical rectangle that is almost entirely shaded dark, leaving just a sliver of white space on the far left edge. Designers and developers frequently use it as a loading indicator, volume slider thumb, or progress tracker in user interfaces because it visually communicates near-completion at a glance. It appears in media players, system status bars, and dashboard widgets where incremental updates need subtle representation. The symbol relates closely to other bar charts and fill meters, offering a minimalist alternative to colorful gradients or animated spinners.
Usage Examples
"Progress bar shows ▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉ 90% completed"
"In charts, ▉ indicates the area is 87.5% filled"
"Use ▉ symbols to create custom loading animations"
Technical Info
U+2589▉\2589\u{2589}Code Preview
<span class="symbol-left-seven-eighths-block">▉</span> <!-- Unicode: U+2589 --> <!-- Name: Seven Eighths Block -->
Keyboard Shortcuts
Alt + 2589Type 2589 then press Option + EnterCtrl + Shift + U, type 2589, EnterUsage Code
HTML Entity
▉
CSS Escape Code
content: "\2589";
JavaScript Escape
String.fromCodePoint(0x2589)
Quick Actions
▉Meaning & Explanation
This simple yet striking graphic consists of a vertical rectangle that is almost entirely shaded dark, leaving just a sliver of white space on the far left edge. Designers and developers frequently use it as a loading indicator, volume slider thumb, or progress tracker in user interfaces because it visually communicates near-completion at a glance. It appears in media players, system status bars, and dashboard widgets where incremental updates need subtle representation. The symbol relates closely to other bar charts and fill meters, offering a minimalist alternative to colorful gradients or animated spinners.
Usage Examples
"Progress bar shows ▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉▉ 90% completed"
"In charts, ▉ indicates the area is 87.5% filled"
"Use ▉ symbols to create custom loading animations"
How do I copy the Seven Eighths Block symbol?
Simply click the Copy Symbol button on this page to copy ▉ to your clipboard, then paste it anywhere.
What Unicode code point does Seven Eighths Block have?
The Unicode code point for Seven Eighths Block isU+2589. For HTML use ▉, for CSS use \2589.
What block does Seven Eighths Block belong to?
Seven Eighths Block belongs to the Block Elements block.
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