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◾ Black Medium Small Square Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
That classic medium-small black square, between small and medium size. Used for compact bullet points and fine-grained visual elements.
When to Use
Use as a compact bullet point, for dense patterns, or small black markers.
Example Usage
- “Sub-item ◾”
- “Dense pattern ◾”
- “Small marker ◾”
Popular Combinations
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Small checkered
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Bullet point
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Dense row
How Black Medium 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?▼
That classic medium-small black square, between small and medium size. Used for compact bullet points and fine-grained visual elements. Use as a compact bullet point, for dense patterns, or small black 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 Black Medium 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 Medium 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_medium_small_square:` to insert the Black Medium Small Square emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+25fe
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:black_medium_small_square:Keywords
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When to Use ◾ Black Medium Small Square
Use as a compact bullet point, for dense patterns, or small black markers.
- •Send ◾ when you want to express or reference "black medium small square" in a message — it instantly conveys the meaning without extra words
- •Use ◾ in conversations about icon or shape to add visual emphasis and make your point clearer
- •React with ◾ Black Medium Small Square on social media posts, stories, or comments related to black medium small square
- •Combine ◾ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about icon, shape, 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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