white large square Emoji
⬜ · U+2B1C · Emoji 0.6
What does the white large square emoji mean?
Meaning reviewed and updated July 2026 · Unicode data from the official Unicode Standard
Emptiness and blankness are conveyed by the white large square emoji, which literally represents a large empty square, often used to indicate a blank space or a placeholder, and figuratively to signify a sense of void or absence, while in slang it can be used to represent a sense of boredom or disinterest. This emoji can also be used to represent a checkbox that has not been marked or a blank tile in a game. Its meaning can vary depending on the context in which it is used. In design and layout, it can be used to represent an empty space or a block of text.
How the white large square emoji is used
The tone of the white large square emoji can range from neutral to negative, depending on how it is used, and it is often used in texting and commenting to add a touch of humor or irony to a message. On platforms like TikTok and Twitter, this emoji can be used to create visually appealing and minimalist posts, while on other platforms like Facebook and Instagram, it can be used to add a decorative touch to captions and comments. The use of this emoji can also vary across different generations and cultures, with some using it more frequently than others. Its usage can also depend on the device and platform being used.
white large square emoji examples
- just got a blank stare from my boss ⬜
- my mind is a complete blank ⬜ today
How to copy the white large square emoji
To use the white large square emoji, tap the Copy button above, then paste it (long-press then Paste on mobile, or Ctrl+V / Cmd+V on desktop) anywhere you can type: messages, captions, usernames, bios and documents. It copies the real Unicode character (U+2B1C), so it works on every app and platform, no download needed.
white large square emoji on different platforms
How the white large square emoji looks across emoji sets. These designs come from openly-licensed sets (Twemoji, Google Noto, OpenMoji). See image credits.
white large square Emoji Details
| Emoji | ⬜ |
| Name | white large square |
| Category | Symbols |
| Codepoints | U+2B1C |
| Shortcode | :white_large_square: |
| Emoji version | 0.6 |
| Unicode version | 0.6 |
white large square Emoji FAQ
Emptiness and blankness are conveyed by the white large square emoji, which literally represents a large empty square, often used to indicate a blank space or a placeholder, and figuratively to signify a sense of void or absence, while in slang it can be used to represent a sense of boredom or disinterest. This emoji can also be used to represent a checkbox that has not been marked or a blank tile in a game.
Tap the Copy button at the top of this page, then paste ⬜ wherever you type. Because it copies the real Unicode character, it works in every app on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac.
It is U+2B1C, introduced in Emoji version 0.6 (Unicode 0.6). Its shortcode is :white_large_square:.