Circled Ideograph Centre Letter
㊥ is the circled ideograph centre symbol at Unicode U+32A5.
U+32A5
㊥ (Unicode U+32A5) is a compact circled symbol used as a visual marker. It’s often used when you want a “centre” or “middle” cue in a clean, typographic style. Below you’ll find practical meanings, usage ideas, and copy-friendly options.
Circled Ideograph Centre Letter Meaning
The character ㊥ is named “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH CENTRE.” It’s commonly used as a typographic symbol to represent “centre” or “middle” in a simple, recognizable form. Because it’s an enclosed/circled glyph, it can function well as a label, badge, or separator in designs. You’ll also see it used in casual text to indicate a central position (for example, a central option in a menu or a midpoint in an informal way). As with many enclosed symbols, its meaning is often conveyed by context rather than strict rules.
Common uses
- •Marking the middle/centre option in a menu or selection list
- •Using as a decorative badge or separator in posters and flyers
- •Indicating a central station/area in transit or event text layouts
- •Adding emphasis for “center” in UI mockups and diagrams
- •Creating themed headings or icons in social posts and banners
Examples
㊥ Circled Ideograph Centre
- ㊥Menu: ㊥ Center
- ㊥Meeting point: ㊥ Main Hall
- ㊥Choose a position: left / ㊥ / right
- ㊥Stage layout: ㊥ DJ area
- ㊥Grid midpoint: ㊥
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+32A5 | |
| HTML Entity | ㊥ | |
| HTML Code | ㊥ | |
| CSS | \32A5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12965 | |
| Decimal | 12965 |
How to type Circled Ideograph Centre Letter (㊥)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12965 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 32A5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 32A5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 32a5, 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 is the Unicode code point for ㊥?
It’s U+32A5 (named “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH CENTRE”).
How do I type ㊥ on my keyboard?
Use copy/paste, or insert it via your OS’s Unicode character picker. In code, you can also use the provided Unicode escapes.
What does ㊥ typically mean?
It most often signals “centre” or “middle,” especially as a badge or label. The exact meaning can vary by context.
Will it work in HTML and CSS?
Yes. You can use the HTML entity ㊥ and CSS escape \\32A5.