Circled Digit One Letter
① is the circled digit one, commonly used for numbered lists and highlighted labels.
U+2460
① is a circled version of the digit 1: “CIRCLED DIGIT ONE” (U+2460). It’s useful when you want numbered items to stand out in plain text, designs, or UI text.
Circled Digit One Letter Meaning
① (U+2460) is the Unicode character named CIRCLED DIGIT ONE. Visually, it’s a single digit (1) inside a circle, so it functions like a compact “step number” or “item marker.” Compared to plain “1,” it draws attention and can fit well in badges, callouts, and typography where you want a clean, consistent label. In lists, it’s often used as a decorative marker for the first item (and similar circled digits for subsequent items). It can also represent “first” in instructions, rankings, or references when you want a more stylized look.
Common uses
- •Label the first step in instructions or guides
- •Mark the first item in feature lists or checklists
- •Add a visual badge for “Option 1” or “Choice 1”
- •Reference sections in documentation (e.g., “see ①”)
- •Create lightweight numbered headings in posters, slides, or infographics
Examples
① Circled Digit One
- ①① Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- ①① Choose your plan: Basic, Pro, or Team.
- ①① Install the app and sign in to continue.
- ①① First, gather your materials.
- ①See ① for the required file format.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2460 | |
| HTML Entity | ① | |
| HTML Code | ① | |
| CSS | \2460 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9312 | |
| Decimal | 9312 |
How to type Circled Digit One Letter (①)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9312 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2460 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2460. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2460, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ① 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 Digit One letter mean?
① (U+2460) is the Unicode character named CIRCLED DIGIT ONE. Visually, it’s a single digit (1) inside a circle, so it functions like a compact “step number” or “item marker.” Compared to plain “1,” it draws attention and can fit well in badges, callouts, and typography where you want a clean, consistent label. In lists, it’s often used as a decorative marker for the first item (and similar circled digits for subsequent items). It can also represent “first” in instructions, rankings, or references when you want a more stylized look.
What is the Unicode name of ①?
Its Unicode name is “CIRCLED DIGIT ONE.”
What is the Unicode code point for ①?
The code point is U+2460.
How can I type ① using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ①
How do I use ① in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\2460. JavaScript (Unicode): \\u{2460}.