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🔲 Black Square Button Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Spot this black square button, resembling a selected checkbox or filled UI element. Can represent a completed option, dark mode, or active state.
When to Use
Use for checked/selected items, dark mode references, filled options, or as a black square marker in text.
Example Usage
- “Selected option 🔲”
- “Dark mode on 🔲”
- “Filled in 🔲”
Popular Combinations
🔲🌙
Dark mode
🔲📋
Checked item
🔲🔳
Black and white
How Black Square Button 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?▼
Spot this black square button, resembling a selected checkbox or filled UI element. Can represent a completed option, dark mode, or active state. Use for checked/selected items, dark mode references, filled options, or as a black square marker in text. 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 Square Button 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 Square Button." 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_square_button:` to insert the Black Square Button emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+1f532
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_square_button:Keywords
shapeinputframe
When to Use 🔲 Black Square Button
Use for checked/selected items, dark mode references, filled options, or as a black square marker in text.
- •Send 🔲 when you want to express or reference "black square button" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use 🔲 in conversations about shape or input to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with 🔲 Black Square Button on social media posts, stories, or comments related to black square button
- •Combine 🔲 with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shape, input, frame
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
Win + .🍎
Mac
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