Circled Ideograph Three Letter
㊂ is the “circled ideograph three” character (U+3282) used to represent three in a decorative, enclosed form.
U+3282
㊂ is a Unicode character named CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH THREE (U+3282). It’s typically used like a stylized “three” in headings, lists, and design labels. This page helps you copy it and use it correctly in text and code.
Circled Ideograph Three Letter Meaning
㊂ is the Unicode character CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH THREE, an enclosed/circled form of the ideograph meaning “three.” In practice, it’s most often used as a decorative label for the third item in a sequence, such as “Part 3,” “Step 3,” or “Chapter 3.” Because it’s enclosed in a circle, it can stand out better than a plain numeral in posters, badges, UI callouts, and social posts. Use it when you want a compact symbol that visually implies “three” while adding a typographic style to the surrounding text.
Common uses
- •Labeling the third step in instructions or workflows
- •Marking “Part 3” or “Chapter 3” in documents and presentations
- •Decorating section headers, badges, and callout blocks
- •Creating sequence indicators in posters, flyers, and infographics
- •Adding a styled “three” to social media graphics and memes
Examples
㊂ Circled Ideograph Three
- ㊂Step ㊂: Review your results before submitting.
- ㊂Part ㊂ covers advanced setup options.
- ㊂Choose ㊂ from the menu to continue.
- ㊂Chapter ㊂: Design patterns and examples.
- ㊂Your plan includes ㊂ main phases.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3282 | |
| HTML Entity | ㊂ | |
| HTML Code | ㊂ | |
| CSS | \3282 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12930 | |
| Decimal | 12930 |
How to type Circled Ideograph Three Letter (㊂)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12930 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3282 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3282. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3282, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㊂ 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 Three letter mean?
㊂ is the Unicode character CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH THREE, an enclosed/circled form of the ideograph meaning “three.” In practice, it’s most often used as a decorative label for the third item in a sequence, such as “Part 3,” “Step 3,” or “Chapter 3.” Because it’s enclosed in a circle, it can stand out better than a plain numeral in posters, badges, UI callouts, and social posts. Use it when you want a compact symbol that visually implies “three” while adding a typographic style to the surrounding text.
What is the Unicode code point for ㊂?
The Unicode code point for ㊂ is U+3282.
How can I copy ㊂ on my device?
Copy the character directly from this page (㊂) or use the HTML entity (㊂) if your editor supports it.
How do I type ㊂ in code?
You can use the CSS escape \\3282 or the JavaScript escape \\u{3282}.
Is ㊂ the same as the plain number 3?
It’s closely associated with “three,” but it’s a specific enclosed/circled symbol (CIRCLED IDEOGRAPH THREE), so appearance depends on fonts and rendering.