Bottom Half Black Circle Symbol
⯋ is the Bottom Half Black Circle symbol (U+2BCB) used as a compact visual mark.
U+2BCB
⯋ (U+2BCB) is a Unicode symbol in the Arrows category. It appears as a bottom half black circle, useful when you need a simple directional or marker-like glyph. This page helps you copy it reliably and understand practical ways to use it.
Bottom Half Black Circle Symbol Meaning
⯋ is known in Unicode as the “BOTTOM HALF BLACK CIRCLE” (U+2BCB). Visually, it reads as a filled lower semicircle or bottom portion of a circle, often used as a compact indicator or emphasis mark. Because it sits in the Unicode “Arrows” category, it can also function alongside arrow-like symbols to suggest direction, a target, or a stepped/partway point—especially in icons, UI glyph sets, and typographic compositions. Its meaning is typically context-driven, so it’s best treated as a visual component (marker/endpoint/phase cue) rather than a standalone concept.
Common uses
- •UI icons and badges to show a compact status or emphasis point
- •Typography and layout design as a marker in lists, callouts, or timelines
- •Adding decorative separators in banners or headings
- •Messaging or chat reactions as a quick visual cue (where allowed)
- •Building iconographic sets alongside other arrow/marker Unicode symbols
Examples
⯋ Bottom Half Black Circle
- ⯋Checkpoint ⯋
- ⯋Step 2 ⯋
- ⯋Target ⯋
- ⯋Saved ⯋
- ⯋End ⯋
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2BCB | |
| HTML Entity | ⯋ | |
| HTML Code | ⯋ | |
| CSS | \2BCB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 11211 | |
| Decimal | 11211 |
How to type Bottom Half Black Circle Symbol (⯋)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 11211 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2BCB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2BCB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2bcb, 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 Bottom Half Black Circle symbol mean?
⯋ is known in Unicode as the “BOTTOM HALF BLACK CIRCLE” (U+2BCB). Visually, it reads as a filled lower semicircle or bottom portion of a circle, often used as a compact indicator or emphasis mark. Because it sits in the Unicode “Arrows” category, it can also function alongside arrow-like symbols to suggest direction, a target, or a stepped/partway point—especially in icons, UI glyph sets, and typographic compositions. Its meaning is typically context-driven, so it’s best treated as a visual component (marker/endpoint/phase cue) rather than a standalone concept.
What is the Unicode for ⯋?
⯋ is Unicode code point U+2BCB, named “BOTTOM HALF BLACK CIRCLE”.
How can I copy ⯋ reliably for web or apps?
Use the character directly (⯋) or insert it by escape: HTML entity ⯋ or CSS escape \\2BCB or JavaScript escape \\u{2BCB}.
Does ⯋ have a fixed meaning everywhere?
It’s mostly context-driven. It’s typically used as a visual marker/emphasis element, sometimes paired with arrow-like symbols.
Will it show correctly on all devices?
Most modern fonts support common Unicode symbols, but display can vary. If it doesn’t render, try a different font or use a fallback character.