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Black Diamond Symbol ◆: Copy and Paste

The black diamond symbol is ◆. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+25C6, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ◆
  • Unicode
    U+25C6
  • HTML (decimal)
    ◆
  • HTML (hex)
    ◆
  • CSS
    \25C6
  • JavaScript
    \u25C6

Black Diamond Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+25C6
HTML (decimal)◆
HTML (hex)◆
CSS\25C6
JavaScript\u25C6

The official Unicode name is "Black Diamond".

How to type the black diamond symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 25C6 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 diamond".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 25C6.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25c6 and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+25C6 (decimal 9670)
UTF-8 bytesE2 97 86
URL encoded%E2%97%86
CategorySo

What the black diamond symbol means

This solid diamond shape serves as a geometric marker in various technical and typographic contexts. Flowcharts sometimes use it to represent decision points or branching logic. It also acts as a distinct bullet style in formatted lists.

Using the black diamond symbol well

Ensure your target platform uses a font containing the geometric shapes block before inserting this character. When writing code comments, stick to standard ASCII characters instead to prevent compilation errors on older systems.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
◃U+25C3White Left-Pointing Small Triangle
◄U+25C4Black Left-Pointing Pointer
◅U+25C5White Left-Pointing Pointer
◇U+25C7White Diamond
◈U+25C8White Diamond Containing Black Small Diamond
◉U+25C9Fisheye

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the black diamond symbol?

The black diamond symbol ◆ is U+25C6 (Black Diamond).

How do I type ◆ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 25C6 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 25c6.

What is the HTML code for ◆?

Use ◆. The hexadecimal form is ◆.

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