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Black Circle Symbol ●: Copy and Paste

The black circle symbol is ●. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+25CF, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
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  • Unicode
    U+25CF
  • HTML (decimal)
    ●
  • HTML (hex)
    ●
  • CSS
    \25CF
  • JavaScript
    \u25CF

Black Circle Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+25CF
HTML (decimal)●
HTML (hex)●
CSS\25CF
JavaScript\u25CF

The official Unicode name is "Black Circle".

How to type the black circle symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 25CF and press Alt + X to turn the code into ●.
  2. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "black circle".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 25CF.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25cf and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ● in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+25CF (decimal 9679)
UTF-8 bytesE2 97 8F
URL encoded%E2%97%8F
CategorySo

What the black circle symbol means

A filled circle acts as a standard bullet point in unordered lists across printed and digital media. Graphic designers also apply it to create simple icons, status indicators, or geometric patterns. It is part of the Unicode geometric shapes set.

Using the black circle symbol well

Most modern operating systems render this symbol natively without requiring special font installations. If you need it accessible to all users, provide an aria label or equivalent text description in web applications.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
◌U+25CCDotted Circle
◍U+25CDCircle With Vertical Fill
◎U+25CEBullseye
◐U+25D0Circle With Left Half Black
◑U+25D1Circle With Right Half Black
◒U+25D2Circle With Lower Half Black

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the black circle symbol?

The black circle symbol ● is U+25CF (Black Circle).

How do I type ● on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 25CF in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 25cf.

What is the HTML code for ●?

Use ●. The hexadecimal form is ●.

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