Circled Plus Symbol
The circled plus ⊕ is a “plus” sign inside a circle, often used to indicate addition, enable, or a positive action.
U+2295
The circled plus (⊕) is a compact symbol that visually communicates adding or enabling something. It has a dedicated Unicode code point, so it’s reliable for modern text and design workflows. This page helps you copy it, use it in writing, and reference its Unicode details.
Circled Plus Symbol Meaning
The circled plus ⊕ is commonly read as “plus” or “addition,” with the circle making it feel like an action button or a highlighted operation. In everyday writing and digital interfaces, it often suggests enabling, turning something on, adding a feature, or performing a “create/add” step. In technical or symbolic contexts, it can be used for operators or combined operations depending on the system or font conventions. Because meaning can vary by context, it’s best treated as a general “add/enable” icon that works well in UI text, labels, and short-form instructions.
Common uses
- •UI labels for actions like “Add,” “Enable,” or “New”
- •Diagrams and flowcharts to mark a step where something is added
- •Document and form annotations indicating an additional item or optional inclusion
- •Search/filter chips to represent “include” or “add criteria”
- •Social posts and thumbnails to denote “new + improved” items
Examples
⊕ Circlеd Plus Symbol (⊕) Copy & Unicode Info
- ⊕Tap ⊕ to add a new contact.
- ⊕Select ⊕ to enable notifications.
- ⊕Use ⊕ in the checklist to mark included items.
- ⊕Click ⊕ to add another file to the upload queue.
- ⊕Choose ⊕ to include this option in your plan.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2295 | |
| HTML Entity | ⊕ | |
| HTML Code | ⊕ | |
| CSS | \2295 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 8853 | |
| Decimal | 8853 |
How to type Circled Plus Symbol (⊕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 8853 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2295 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2295. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2295, 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 Circled Plus symbol mean?
The circled plus ⊕ is commonly read as “plus” or “addition,” with the circle making it feel like an action button or a highlighted operation. In everyday writing and digital interfaces, it often suggests enabling, turning something on, adding a feature, or performing a “create/add” step. In technical or symbolic contexts, it can be used for operators or combined operations depending on the system or font conventions. Because meaning can vary by context, it’s best treated as a general “add/enable” icon that works well in UI text, labels, and short-form instructions.
What is the Unicode code point for ⊕?
The circled plus ⊕ is U+2295. HTML entity is ⊕ and CSS escape is \\2295.
How do I copy the circled plus symbol?
Copy the character shown on this page: ⊕. You can paste it directly into text, design tools, and most web editors.
Is ⊕ a math symbol or just an icon?
Both. It’s used like a “plus”/“add” icon in UI and writing, and it may also appear as an operator in math-like notation depending on the context.
Why does the symbol look different in some fonts?
Different fonts and rendering engines can draw the circle and plus differently. The character remains the same (U+2295), but the visual style may vary.