Circled Latin Capital Letter A Letter
A circled capital letter A used as a compact labeled icon or marker.
U+24B6
Ⓐ (U+24B6) is the Unicode “CIRCLED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A”. It appears as a circled, uppercase A and is often used like a badge or labeled step marker.
Circled Latin Capital Letter A Letter Meaning
Ⓐ is a typographic symbol representing a capital “A” inside a circle. In practice, it’s commonly used as a visual label: a marker for an option, category, level, or step in a list (e.g., “Option A”). Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+24B6), it’s useful when you want consistent rendering across systems without relying on images. You’ll also see it used in UI mockups, diagrams, and formatted text to make “A” stand out while maintaining a clean, text-based look.
Common uses
- •Marking “Option A” in multiple-choice or selection lists
- •Labeling steps or stages in instructions (Step A)
- •Tagging categories or sections in documents and presentations
- •Designing simple badges and icons in text-based UI
- •Creating consistent list markers for forms and surveys
Examples
Ⓐ Circled Latin Capital Letter A
- ⒶⒶ Option A: Email me the link.
- ⒶPlease choose Ⓐ or Ⓑ to continue.
- ⒶStage Ⓐ: Gather requirements.
- ⒶCategory Ⓐ — General information.
- ⒶAnswer: Ⓐ
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+24B6 | |
| HTML Entity | Ⓐ | |
| HTML Code | Ⓐ | |
| CSS | \24B6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9398 | |
| Decimal | 9398 |
How to type Circled Latin Capital Letter A Letter (Ⓐ)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9398 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 24B6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 24B6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 24b6, 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 does the Circled Latin Capital Letter A letter mean?
Ⓐ is a typographic symbol representing a capital “A” inside a circle. In practice, it’s commonly used as a visual label: a marker for an option, category, level, or step in a list (e.g., “Option A”). Because it has its own Unicode code point (U+24B6), it’s useful when you want consistent rendering across systems without relying on images. You’ll also see it used in UI mockups, diagrams, and formatted text to make “A” stand out while maintaining a clean, text-based look.
What Unicode character is Ⓐ?
Ⓐ is “CIRCLED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A” with Unicode code point U+24B6.
How can I copy Ⓐ reliably?
Copy the character directly from this page, or use the provided HTML entity (Ⓐ) or code point (U+24B6) in your workflow.
Will Ⓐ render the same everywhere?
It should display consistently on systems with a font that supports U+24B6, but exact appearance can vary slightly by font.
When should I use Ⓐ instead of writing just “A”?
Use Ⓐ when you want a badge-like, clearly labeled “A” that fits into text layouts, UI labels, or structured lists without adding images.