Parenthesized Ideograph Three Letter
㈢ is the Parenthesized Ideograph Three symbol, encoded at Unicode U+3222.
U+3222
㈢ is a Unicode symbol that displays the ideograph for the number three inside parentheses. It’s commonly used as a compact label for “third” or item number 3 in a typography-friendly way. You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point for reliable rendering.
Parenthesized Ideograph Three Letter Meaning
㈢ (Unicode U+3222) is called the Parenthesized Ideograph Three. Visually, it combines parentheses with the ideographic numeral for “three,” making it useful as a stylized counter or list marker. In practice, it often reads as “third,” “item 3,” or a circled/encapsulated numeric label when you want an alternative to plain digits like “3” or text like “III.” Designers may prefer it for vertical spacing consistency or for matching other enclosed numerals. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s easy to copy and paste without building the look from separate punctuation and number text.
Common uses
- •Labeling the third step in instructions or checklists
- •Marking item 3 in menus, forms, or enumerated sections
- •Designing callouts, badges, or counters where you want stylized numbering
- •Creating consistent typography in posters, flyers, or UI mockups
- •Replacing “3” in headings or captions to match a specific visual style
Examples
㈢ Parenthesized Ideograph Three
- ㈢Step ㈢: Install the driver and restart.
- ㈢Choose option ㈢ to view advanced settings.
- ㈢Section ㈢ outlines the review timeline.
- ㈢Item ㈢: Payment method confirmation.
- ㈢The ㈢rd milestone is scheduled for Friday.
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+3222 | |
| HTML Entity | ㈢ | |
| HTML Code | ㈢ | |
| CSS | \3222 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 12834 | |
| Decimal | 12834 |
How to type Parenthesized Ideograph Three Letter (㈢)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 12834 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 3222 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 3222. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 3222, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ㈢ 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 Parenthesized Ideograph Three letter mean?
㈢ (Unicode U+3222) is called the Parenthesized Ideograph Three. Visually, it combines parentheses with the ideographic numeral for “three,” making it useful as a stylized counter or list marker. In practice, it often reads as “third,” “item 3,” or a circled/encapsulated numeric label when you want an alternative to plain digits like “3” or text like “III.” Designers may prefer it for vertical spacing consistency or for matching other enclosed numerals. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s easy to copy and paste without building the look from separate punctuation and number text.
What is the Unicode code point for ㈢?
㈢ is U+3222.
How can I copy ㈢ for use in text or web content?
Copy the character itself (㈢) or use the Unicode escape \\u{3222} in JavaScript.
Is ㈢ the same as the circled number three (③)?
No. ㈢ is “Parenthesized Ideograph Three” while ③ is a circled number three; they are different characters with different appearance and code points.
What is the best way to ensure consistent rendering?
Use the Unicode character directly (copy/paste) or refer to it by its code point (U+3222) in your HTML/CSS, and verify the target fonts support it.