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▪️ Black Small Square Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Just one small black square, the smallest black square variant. Used for fine bullet points, minimal markers, and text decoration.
When to Use
Use as a tiny bullet point, for minimal patterns, or fine text decoration.
Example Usage
- “Tiny bullet ▪️”
- “Fine detail ▪️”
- “Minimal marker ▪️”
Popular Combinations
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Tiny checkered
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Fine bullet
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Dots pattern
How Black Small Square looks across platforms
Open-source emoji designs. Each project maintains its own visual style — colors, shapes, and details may differ from what you see on your device.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ▪️ mean in a text message?▼
Just one small black square, the smallest black square variant. Used for fine bullet points, minimal markers, and text decoration. Use as a tiny bullet point, for minimal patterns, or fine text decoration. The tone can shift depending on context — a message to a friend reads differently than one to a coworker.
What is the official Unicode name for ▪️?▼
Each emoji has an official name assigned by the Unicode Consortium, which may differ from common names used in apps. The Black Small Square emoji's official designation is listed in the Unicode CLDR (Common Locale Data Repository). Shortcode names like those on Slack or Discord are platform-specific.
Can screen readers interpret ▪️?▼
Yes. Screen readers announce emoji by their Unicode name, so ▪️ would be read aloud as "Black Small Square." When using multiple emoji in a row, screen readers read each one individually, which can be overwhelming — so use them sparingly in accessible content.
What is the shortcode for ▪️?▼
On platforms like Slack and Discord, you can type `:black_small_square:` to insert the Black Small Square emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+25aa-fe0f
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_small_square:Keywords
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When to Use ▪️ Black Small Square
Use as a tiny bullet point, for minimal patterns, or fine text decoration.
- •Send ▪️ when you want to express or reference "black small square" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ▪️ in conversations about shape or icon to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ▪️ Black Small Square on social media posts, stories, or comments related to black small square
- •Combine ▪️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shape, icon
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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