Circled Ideograph Secret Letter
㊙ is the circled ideograph secret symbol used to label confidential or “secret” information.
U+3299
The character ㊙ (U+3299) is a circled ideograph often used to visually mark something as confidential. It’s common in everyday text, labels, and UI elements where a quick “secret” cue helps.
Circled Ideograph Secret Letter Meaning
㊙ is encoded as U+3299 and is named “CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH SECRET.” In practice, it functions as a compact visual marker for “secret,” “confidential,” or “private” content. People use it to flag information that shouldn’t be shared openly, such as behind-the-scenes notes, limited-access materials, or items intended only for authorized viewers. Because it’s an enclosed/circled glyph, it reads as a standalone icon in text—useful in captions, headings, and moderation or privacy-related UI. Its meaning is usually understood directly from the symbol rather than requiring context, though it works best when paired with a short label.
Common uses
- •Marking confidential documents or internal notes in a header or footer
- •Tagging private information in forms, tickets, or account-related messages
- •Labeling behind-the-scenes content in posts, newsletters, or event pages
- •Adding a “spoiler/secret” cue to content previews or announcements
- •Creating privacy or restricted access badges in UI and dashboards
Examples
㊙ Circled Ideograph Secret Symbol
- ㊙Private: ㊙ account details are kept secure.
- ㊙Team note ㊙ — do not distribute externally.
- ㊙Behind the scenes ㊙ will be revealed next week.
- ㊙Reminder: ㊙ access code changes monthly.
- ㊙Preview ㊙: main results included in the next update.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3299 | |
| HTML Entity | ㊙ | |
| HTML Code | ㊙ | |
| CSS | \3299 |
FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for ㊙?
㊙ is U+3299 (Unicode name: CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH SECRET).
How can I copy ㊙ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ㊙ or the hex form: ㊙.
How do I type ㊙ in JavaScript?
You can use the JavaScript escape \\u{3299}.
What does ㊙ usually mean in text?
It’s commonly used to signal something is secret, confidential, or private.