hollow red circle Emoji
⭕ is a red hollow circle symbol used for emphasis, markers, and simple visual cues in text.
U+2B55
⭕ (HOLLOW RED CIRCLE) is a Unicode symbol designed to look like a hollow red circle. It’s often used as a visual marker in plain text, messages, and UI mockups. Below you’ll find easy copy options and common usage ideas.
hollow red circle Emoji Meaning
The hollow red circle character (Unicode U+2B55) is primarily a visual cue rather than a deeply defined concept. Because it stands out in a line of text, people use it as a marker, bullet-like indicator, or emphasis symbol. In some contexts, it can suggest an “empty” or “unselected” state, a simple target/marker, or a placeholder where an item is not yet filled in. Its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and the style of the document or interface. If you need consistency across platforms, copy the actual Unicode character and avoid approximations.
Common uses
- •Bullet or marker in short lists and notes
- •Emphasis or highlighting in chat messages
- •Visual “placeholder” indicators (e.g., not set / pending)
- •Simple UI labeling in mockups and wireframes
- •Decorative separators in posters, flyers, and captions
Examples
⭕ Hollow Red Circle Symbol
- ⭕⭕ Pending approval
- ⭕Items: ⭕ Option A ⭕ Option B
- ⭕Please confirm: ⭕ Not started
- ⭕Marking the target: ⭕ Area of focus
- ⭕Status: ⭕ Waiting
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2B55 | |
| HTML Entity | ⭕ | |
| HTML Code | ⭕ | |
| CSS | \2B55 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11093 | |
| Decimal | 11093 |
How to type hollow red circle Emoji (⭕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11093 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2B55 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2B55. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2b55, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⭕ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the hollow red circle emoji mean?
The hollow red circle character (Unicode U+2B55) is primarily a visual cue rather than a deeply defined concept. Because it stands out in a line of text, people use it as a marker, bullet-like indicator, or emphasis symbol. In some contexts, it can suggest an “empty” or “unselected” state, a simple target/marker, or a placeholder where an item is not yet filled in. Its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text and the style of the document or interface. If you need consistency across platforms, copy the actual Unicode character and avoid approximations.
What is the Unicode for ⭕?
⭕ is the Unicode character HOLLOW RED CIRCLE with codepoint U+2B55.
How can I copy ⭕ into my text?
Copy the symbol directly from this page (⭕). You can also paste the HTML entity ⭕ or the Unicode escapes, depending on where you’re writing.
Does ⭕ have a single universal meaning?
No. It’s mainly a visual marker/emphasis symbol, and the meaning usually comes from the surrounding text (for example, “pending” or “not selected”).
Will ⭕ look the same on every device?
Font support can affect appearance. Copying the actual Unicode character improves consistency compared with drawing similar shapes manually.