Circled Digit Two Letter
② is the circled digit two character, used as a clear numbered marker in text and designs.
U+2461
The symbol ② is known as the Circled Digit Two. It’s useful when you want a compact, visually distinct “2” without drawing your own circle. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode codes in web and app projects.
Circled Digit Two Letter Meaning
Circled Digit Two (②) is a Unicode character (U+2461) that displays the number 2 inside a circle. In everyday use, it commonly works as a numbered list marker—especially in posters, menus, signage, forms, and UI elements where a standard “2.” might look too plain. It can also indicate a second step, item, or option in instructions (e.g., “Step ②”). Because it’s a single character, it helps keep typography consistent across platforms and reduces alignment issues compared with combining “2” plus a drawn shape.
Common uses
- •Numbered steps in instructions (e.g., “Step ②”)
- •Menu and option markers for UI and print layouts
- •Section or item numbering in forms and checklists
- •Callouts in presentations and infographics
- •Stylized numbering for social media and marketing posts
Examples
② Circled Digit Two Symbol
- ②Step ②: Confirm your email address.
- ②Choose ① or ② to proceed.
- ②Item ② is highlighted in the table.
- ②Order option ② is the best value.
- ②Please review step ② before submitting.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2461 | |
| HTML Entity | ② | |
| HTML Code | ② | |
| CSS | \2461 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9313 | |
| Decimal | 9313 |
How to type Circled Digit Two Letter (②)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9313 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2461 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2461. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2461, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ② 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 Two letter mean?
Circled Digit Two (②) is a Unicode character (U+2461) that displays the number 2 inside a circle. In everyday use, it commonly works as a numbered list marker—especially in posters, menus, signage, forms, and UI elements where a standard “2.” might look too plain. It can also indicate a second step, item, or option in instructions (e.g., “Step ②”). Because it’s a single character, it helps keep typography consistent across platforms and reduces alignment issues compared with combining “2” plus a drawn shape.
What Unicode character is ②?
② is CIRCLED DIGIT TWO with Unicode code point U+2461.
How do I copy ②?
Select and copy the character ② from this page, then paste it into your document or app.
What is the HTML entity for ②?
The HTML entity is ②.
What CSS or JavaScript escape can I use?
CSS escape: \\2461. JavaScript escape: \\u{2461}.