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⬜ White Large Square Emoji — Meaning & Usage
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Description
Meet the large white square, representing purity, cleanliness, and blank slates. White is associated with light, simplicity, and new beginnings.
When to Use
Use as a white marker, for clean themes, blank canvas references, or light mode aesthetics.
Example Usage
- “Blank slate ⬜”
- “Light mode ⬜”
- “Clean and pure ⬜”
Popular Combinations
⬜⬛
Light and dark
⬜☀️
Bright white
⬜🤍
White love
How White 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?▼
Meet the large white square, representing purity, cleanliness, and blank slates. White is associated with light, simplicity, and new beginnings. Use as a white marker, for clean themes, blank canvas references, or light mode aesthetics. 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 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 "White 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 `:white_large_square:` to insert the White Large Square emoji. On GitHub, the same shortcodes work in issues and comments.
Unicode
U+2b1c
Category
Symbols
Added
Unicode 1.0
Shortcodes
:white_large_square:Keywords
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When to Use ⬜ White Large Square
Use as a white marker, for clean themes, blank canvas references, or light mode aesthetics.
- •Send ⬜ when you want to express or reference "white 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 ⬜ White Large Square on social media posts, stories, or comments related to white large square
- •Combine ⬜ with related emoji in captions or bios — works well when talking about shape, icon, stone
⌨️ 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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