How to type ┴ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+193.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 193 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The box drawings light up and horizontal symbol ┴ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "box drawings light up 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 light up 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 2534 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 2534 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9524) returns the symbol.
How to type ┴ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "box drawings light up and horizontal" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9524).
┴ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ┴ |
| HTML decimal | ┴ |
| HTML hex | ┴ |
CSS content | "\2534" |
| JavaScript | "\u2534" |
| Python | "\u2534" |
| URL encoded | %E2%94%B4 |
Because ┴ is a standard Unicode character (U+2534), 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 light up and horizontal symbol is used
Used in ASCII/Unicode text diagrams, terminal UIs, and code comments to draw table borders, such as a row separator like ├───┴───┤ marking where two columns merge below a divider. It's common in monospace layouts, not regular prose. Avoid confusing it with ┬, which points the opposite direction.
Frequently asked questions
What does ┴ mean in a diagram? +
It marks a junction where a vertical line meets and stops at a horizontal line from below, often used to close off a table column above a border.
Can I use ┴ in regular text or documents? +
It's meant for monospace fonts and fixed-width layouts like terminal output or code; it may not align correctly in proportional fonts.
What is the Alt code for the box drawings light up and horizontal symbol? +
The Alt code for ┴ is Alt+193. Hold Alt, type 193 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 light up and horizontal", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the box drawings light up 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: "\2534" and in JavaScript use "\u2534".