black circle Emoji
The ⚫ black circle is a simple filled dot used to indicate a point, status, or emphasis.
U+26AB
The ⚫ black circle (BLACK CIRCLE) is a compact Unicode symbol you can copy anywhere. It’s often used as a visual bullet, marker, or status indicator in text and UI.
black circle Emoji Meaning
⚫ (U+26AB, BLACK CIRCLE) is most commonly used as a filled circle to represent a point or marker. In everyday writing, it can function like a bullet or highlight to draw attention to a specific item. In interfaces and graphics, it often indicates “active,” “selected,” or “present” status because the solid fill reads clearly at small sizes. It’s also used as a minimalist design element, for example as a simple separator, icon-like decoration, or a visual stand-in for a dot in layouts.
Common uses
- •Bullet point or list marker in plain text
- •Status indicator for active/selected items in UI drafts
- •Map or diagram point marker in quick mockups
- •Emphasis symbol in captions and social posts
- •Minimal decoration or separator in design layouts
Examples
⚫ Black Circle Symbol
- ⚫Today’s goals: ⚫ Write, ⚫ Review, ⚫ Ship
- ⚫Status: ⚫ Active
- ⚫Choose your level: ⚫ Beginner, ⚪ Advanced
- ⚫Marker point: ⚫ Location A
- ⚫Note: ⚫ This item needs review
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+26AB | |
| HTML Entity | ⚫ | |
| HTML Code | ⚫ | |
| CSS | \26AB |
FAQ
What does the black circle emoji mean?
⚫ (U+26AB, BLACK CIRCLE) is most commonly used as a filled circle to represent a point or marker. In everyday writing, it can function like a bullet or highlight to draw attention to a specific item. In interfaces and graphics, it often indicates “active,” “selected,” or “present” status because the solid fill reads clearly at small sizes. It’s also used as a minimalist design element, for example as a simple separator, icon-like decoration, or a visual stand-in for a dot in layouts.
What Unicode character is the ⚫ black circle?
It’s U+26AB and its Unicode name is BLACK CIRCLE.
How can I copy and paste the symbol quickly?
Copy the character ⚫ from this page and paste it into your text editor, website, or design tool.
How do I use it in HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⚫.
How do I reference it in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\26AB. JavaScript escape: \\u{26AB}.