Negative Circled Digit Zero Letter
⓿ is the negative circled digit zero character, useful for numbered UI elements and outlined annotations.
U+24FF
⓿ is a Unicode symbol named “NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT ZERO” (U+24FF). It appears as a circled zero with a negative/outlined style. Use it when you need a distinct “0” that matches a circled, badge-like design.
Negative Circled Digit Zero Letter Meaning
⓿ represents the digit zero enclosed in a circle, with a “negative” or outlined look typical of enclosed/circled glyph sets. In practice, people use it as a decorative or status-like alternative to the plain character “0”, especially in interfaces where circled digits are used for steps, counters, or badges. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+24FF), it’s convenient for consistent typography across documents and systems that support it. It generally conveys “zero” or an empty/starting value, but its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text or UI design.
Common uses
- •Designing badge-style counters where zero should look like a circled numeral
- •Creating step indicators (e.g., “Step ⓿” for an initial state)
- •Tagging counts in dashboards or labels to distinguish “0” from other digits
- •Using in icons/typography sets for themed numerals in posters or UI mockups
- •Annotating forms or checklists where “not started yet” is shown as a circled zero
Examples
⓿ Negative Circled Digit Zero
- ⓿Progress: ⓿/10
- ⓿Items in cart: ⓿
- ⓿Level ⓿ (starting)
- ⓿Round ⓿ — begin when ready
- ⓿Quantity: ⓿
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+24FF | |
| HTML Entity | ⓿ | |
| HTML Code | ⓿ | |
| CSS | \24FF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9471 | |
| Decimal | 9471 |
How to type Negative Circled Digit Zero Letter (⓿)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9471 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 24FF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 24FF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 24ff, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⓿ 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 Negative Circled Digit Zero letter mean?
⓿ represents the digit zero enclosed in a circle, with a “negative” or outlined look typical of enclosed/circled glyph sets. In practice, people use it as a decorative or status-like alternative to the plain character “0”, especially in interfaces where circled digits are used for steps, counters, or badges. Because it’s a single Unicode character (U+24FF), it’s convenient for consistent typography across documents and systems that support it. It generally conveys “zero” or an empty/starting value, but its exact interpretation depends on the surrounding text or UI design.
What Unicode character is ⓿?
⓿ is “NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT ZERO” with Unicode code point U+24FF.
How do I copy ⓿ into HTML?
Use the HTML entity ⓿ or paste the character directly.
How do I write ⓿ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\24FF. JavaScript escape: \\u{24FF}.
Does ⓿ always mean zero?
In most contexts it functions as an outlined circled “zero,” but the exact meaning is ultimately determined by the text or UI label around it.