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Decorative Border Symbols ⬚

·6 min read

Border and divider symbols are underrated. They can transform plain text into something visually interesting, create clear sections, or just add personality to your posts.

Box Corner Symbols

Perfect for creating your own box borders or adding structured corners:

┌ ┐ └ ┘ ├ ┤ ┬ ┴ ┼

Click to select: ┌ ┐ └ ┘

Combine these to make boxes: ┌────┐│ text │└────┘

Line and Horizontal Symbols

Great for section dividers:

─ ━ │ ┃ ┄ ┅ ┆ ┇ ┈ ┉ ┌ ┍ ┎ ┒ ┖ ┚ ┞ ┟

Click to select: ─ │

─ (horizontal line) is perfect for separating sections in a longer post. Use it between topics or to break up walls of text.

Double Line Symbols

For a more substantial look:

═ ║ ╔ ╗ ╚ ╝ ╠ ╣ ╦ ╩ ╬

Click to select: ═ ║

Double lines look more "official" or structured. Great for announcements or important posts.

Heavy Block Symbols

Bold, attention-grabbing elements:

■ □ ▢ ▣ ▤ ▥ ▦ ▧ ▨ ▩ ▪ ▫ ▬ ▲ △ ▼ ▽ ◆ ◇ ◊

Click to select: ■ □ ◆ ◇

■ and □ are classic bullet replacements. ◆ and ◇ (diamonds) work great as decorative elements.

Small and Decorative

Tiny symbols for subtle decoration:

· • ○ ● ◦ ◯ ◍ ◌ ◯ ⊙ ⊚ ⊛ ⊙

Click to select: · • ○ ●

Math and Technical Symbols

Actually useful for more than math:

° ÷ × ± ≈ ≠ ≤ ≥ ∞ √ ∑ ∏ ∫

Click to select: ° ÷ × ≈

Creative Uses

Here are some ways to use these creatively:

Common Mistakes

Too much: Don't use 10 different border symbols in one post. Pick one style and stick with it.

Inconsistent sizing: Mixing big and small symbols looks messy. Keep them roughly the same visual weight.

Not testing: Some symbols don't render on all devices. Test your formatted text on different devices before posting.

Quick Templates

Copy these ready-to-use formats:

That's the full collection. Time to decorate! ⬚✦═━