Circled Ideograph One Letter
㊀ is the Unicode “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ONE” symbol (U+3280), often used as a circled numeral or label.
U+3280
㊀ is a circled ideograph that represents the concept of “one” in a compact symbol form. It’s useful for labels, step markers, and decorative numbering. Below you’ll find copy-ready options and technical escapes.
Circled Ideograph One Letter Meaning
The symbol ㊀ is Unicode character U+3280, named “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ONE.” Visually, it’s a circled glyph that commonly functions like a stylized “1” or “one” in text layouts. In practice, people use it as a numbered marker (for the first item, first step, or top entry), especially when they want a symbol rather than a plain digit. It can also work as a decorative element in lists, posters, badges, and social media graphics where circled numerals improve readability and visual hierarchy.
Common uses
- •Numbering the first item or first step in a list or guide
- •Using as a badge-style label in UI mockups and design drafts
- •Marking the top entry in rankings, menus, or categories
- •Adding decorative numbered separators in posters or flyers
- •Annotating instructions in plain text where a symbol is preferred over “1”
Examples
㊀ Circled Ideograph One (U+3280)
- ㊀Step ㊀: Gather your materials before you begin.
- ㊀Top choice: ㊀ — Premium Plan
- ㊀1st place ㊀ in today’s standings
- ㊀Section ㊀: Overview
- ㊀Ticket ㊀
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3280 | |
| HTML Entity | ㊀ | |
| HTML Code | ㊀ | |
| CSS | \3280 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12928 | |
| Decimal | 12928 |
How to type Circled Ideograph One Letter (㊀)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12928 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3280 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3280. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3280, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㊀ 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 Ideograph One letter mean?
The symbol ㊀ is Unicode character U+3280, named “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ONE.” Visually, it’s a circled glyph that commonly functions like a stylized “1” or “one” in text layouts. In practice, people use it as a numbered marker (for the first item, first step, or top entry), especially when they want a symbol rather than a plain digit. It can also work as a decorative element in lists, posters, badges, and social media graphics where circled numerals improve readability and visual hierarchy.
What Unicode character is ㊀?
㊀ is “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH ONE” with Unicode code point U+3280.
How do I copy ㊀ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㊀.
What CSS escape can I use for ㊀?
Use the CSS escape: \\3280.
What JavaScript escape is available for ㊀?
Use the JavaScript escape: \\u{3280}.