How to type ╦ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+203.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 203 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The box drawings double down and horizontal symbol ╦ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "box drawings double down and horizontal". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ╦, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ╦ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ╦ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "box drawings double down and horizontal" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ╦ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ╦, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.
If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ╦ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;box in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ╦ anywhere.
How to type ╦ on Android
Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.
For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ╦ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ╦ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 2566 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ╦.
This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 2566 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9574) returns the symbol.
How to type ╦ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "box drawings double down and horizontal" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9574).
╦ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ╦ |
| HTML decimal | ╦ |
| HTML hex | ╦ |
CSS content | "\2566" |
| JavaScript | "\u2566" |
| Python | "\u2566" |
| URL encoded | %E2%95%A6 |
Because ╦ is a standard Unicode character (U+2566), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.
Where the box drawings double down and horizontal symbol is used
Used in text-based UI borders, ASCII/Unicode diagrams, and terminal art to connect table headers or box sections, such as ╔══╦══╗ for a table top. It is distinct from ┬, the single-line T-junction character used in simpler box drawings.
Frequently asked questions
What does ╦ mean in a table diagram? +
It marks a point where a horizontal double line meets a vertical double line going down, typically used to divide table headers or box sections.
Is ╦ the same as ┬? +
No, ╦ uses double lines while ┬ uses single lines; they serve the same structural purpose but belong to different box-drawing styles.
What is the Alt code for the box drawings double down and horizontal symbol? +
The Alt code for ╦ is Alt+203. Hold Alt, type 203 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ╦ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ╦. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "box drawings double down and horizontal", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the box drawings double down and horizontal symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ╦ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.
What is the HTML code for ╦? +
Use ╦ in HTML. The numeric form ╦ works too. In CSS use content: "\2566" and in JavaScript use "\u2566".