How to type ╝ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+188.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 188 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The box drawings double up and left symbol ╝ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "box drawings double up and left". 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 up and left" 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 255D 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 255D in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9565) returns the symbol.
How to type ╝ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "box drawings double up and left" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9565).
╝ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ╝ |
| HTML decimal | ╝ |
| HTML hex | ╝ |
CSS content | "\255D" |
| JavaScript | "\u255D" |
| Python | "\u255D" |
| URL encoded | %E2%95%9D |
Because ╝ is a standard Unicode character (U+255D), 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 up and left symbol is used
Used in text-based user interfaces and ASCII art to close off boxes, tables, and borders drawn with double lines, like ╔══╗ / ║ ║ / ╚══╝ style frames. Common in DOS-era programs and terminal menus rather than modern web design.
Frequently asked questions
What does ╝ mean in box drawing characters? +
It represents the bottom right corner where a double vertical line meets a double horizontal line, used to close a box shape from the inside.
Is ╝ the same as the single-line corner character? +
No, it is the double-line version; the single-line equivalent is ┘, and mixing them breaks the visual alignment of a frame.
What is the Alt code for the box drawings double up and left symbol? +
The Alt code for ╝ is Alt+188. Hold Alt, type 188 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 up and left", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the box drawings double up and left 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: "\255D" and in JavaScript use "\u255D".