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⬛ Black Large Square Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Picture a large black square, used for dark themes, formal elements, or creating visual contrast. Black represents elegance, mystery, and sophistication.
When to Use
Use as a black marker, for dark mode references, formal aesthetics, or creating contrast.
Example Usage
- “Dark mode ⬛”
- “Black zone ⬛”
- “Elegant black ⬛”
Popular Combinations
⬛⬜
Black and white contrast
⬛🌙
Dark night
⬛🖤
Black love
How Black Large 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?▼
Picture a large black square, used for dark themes, formal elements, or creating visual contrast. Black represents elegance, mystery, and sophistication. Use as a black marker, for dark mode references, formal aesthetics, or creating contrast. 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 Large 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 Large 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_large_square:` to insert the Black Large Square emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2b1b
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_large_square:Keywords
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When to Use ⬛ Black Large Square
Use as a black marker, for dark mode references, formal aesthetics, or creating contrast.
- •Send ⬛ when you want to express or reference "black large 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 Large Square on social media posts, stories, or comments related to black large square
- •Combine ⬛ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shape, icon, button
⌨️ 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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