Black Diamond Centred Symbol
⯁ is a black diamond centred character often used as a compact marker or visual separator.
U+2BC1
⯁ is the Unicode character named “black diamond centred” (U+2BC1). It’s commonly treated as a small arrow-style ornament or bullet-like marker in designs and text layouts. Below you’ll find the symbol meaning, copy options, and code escapes.
Black Diamond Centred Symbol Meaning
⯁ (black diamond centred) is a small, solid diamond-like glyph associated with the “Arrows” category in Unicode. In practice, it’s often used as a minimal visual marker: similar to a bullet, list indicator, or decorative separator. Because the shape is symmetrical and high-contrast, it can help guide the reader’s eye in headings, captions, or compact UI labels. Designers may also use it as an icon-like ornament next to short phrases or links where a full arrow would feel too large. Its meaning typically remains neutral and design-driven rather than tied to a single fixed concept.
Common uses
- •Bullet or marker in compact lists and outlines
- •Decorative separator between short UI phrases or labels
- •Icon-like accent next to headings, links, or callouts
- •Text-based diagrams or flow indicators in documents
- •Styling small highlights in social posts and captions
Examples
⯁ Black Diamond Centred
- ⯁Features ⯁ Pricing ⯁ Support
- ⯁Status ⯁ Active
- ⯁Step 1 ⯁ Step 2 ⯁ Step 3
- ⯁Download ⯁ Requirements
- ⯁Highlights ⯁ New release ⯁ Changelog
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BC1 | |
| HTML Entity | ⯁ | |
| HTML Code | ⯁ | |
| CSS | \2BC1 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11201 | |
| Decimal | 11201 |
How to type Black Diamond Centred Symbol (⯁)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11201 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BC1 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BC1. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bc1, 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 Black Diamond Centred symbol mean?
⯁ (black diamond centred) is a small, solid diamond-like glyph associated with the “Arrows” category in Unicode. In practice, it’s often used as a minimal visual marker: similar to a bullet, list indicator, or decorative separator. Because the shape is symmetrical and high-contrast, it can help guide the reader’s eye in headings, captions, or compact UI labels. Designers may also use it as an icon-like ornament next to short phrases or links where a full arrow would feel too large. Its meaning typically remains neutral and design-driven rather than tied to a single fixed concept.
What is the Unicode name of ⯁?
The Unicode name is “BLACK DIAMOND CENTRED”.
What is the Unicode code point for ⯁?
Its code point is U+2BC1.
How can I copy ⯁ in plain text?
You can copy the character directly (⯁). It’s safest to paste it into the target app and check font support.
How do I use ⯁ in code?
Common representations include the HTML entity ⯁ and the escapes \\2BC1 (CSS) or \\u{2BC1} (JavaScript).