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◻️ White Medium Square Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
A medium-sized white square with a black outline, smaller than the large variant. Used for checkboxes, grids, and moderate-sized visual elements.
When to Use
Use as a medium checkbox, for grids, patterns, or secondary white markers.
Example Usage
- “Checkbox ◻️”
- “Grid element ◻️”
- “Medium white ◻️”
Popular Combinations
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Checkered pattern
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Empty then checked
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Unchecked item
How White Medium 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?▼
A medium-sized white square with a black outline, smaller than the large variant. Used for checkboxes, grids, and moderate-sized visual elements. Use as a medium checkbox, for grids, patterns, or secondary white markers. 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 White Medium 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 "White Medium 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 `:white_medium_square:` to insert the White Medium Square emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+25fb-fe0f
Category
Symbols
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Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:white_medium_square:Keywords
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When to Use ◻️ White Medium Square
Use as a medium checkbox, for grids, patterns, or secondary white markers.
- •Send ◻️ when you want to express or reference "white medium square" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ◻️ in conversations about shape or stone to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ◻️ White Medium Square on social media posts, stories, or comments related to white medium square
- •Combine ◻️ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shape, stone, icon
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts
Open your system emoji picker to type any emoji directly:
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Windows
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Mac
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