Black Circle Symbol
A solid black circle used as a simple visual marker, bullet, or emphasis dot.
U+25CF
The ● symbol is the Black Circle, a solid filled circle. It’s commonly used to add clarity as a dot marker or to emphasize a point in text and UI.
Black Circle Symbol Meaning
The black circle (●) is a straightforward geometric mark. Most commonly, it works as a bullet-like point, a visual marker for steps, or a status indicator in interfaces. Designers also use it as an emphasis dot next to short labels, links, or key items. Because it’s a filled shape, it reads clearly at small sizes, making it useful in dense layouts like lists, forms, and captions. In plain text, it can replace “•” or “·” when you need a bolder, more noticeable dot. Its meaning is typically functional rather than symbolic.
Common uses
- •Bullets for short lists and quick points
- •Status and indicator dots in UI (e.g., active/inactive markers)
- •Emphasis dots next to headings, labels, or key terms
- •Decorative separators in captions, banners, or notes
- •Markers in plain-text guides, checklists, and instructions
Examples
● Black Circle (U+25CF) Symbol Copy
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25CF | |
| HTML Entity | ● | |
| HTML Code | ● | |
| CSS | \25CF | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9679 | |
| Decimal | 9679 |
How to type Black Circle Symbol (●)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9679 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25CF then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25CF. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25cf, 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 Circle symbol mean?
The black circle (●) is a straightforward geometric mark. Most commonly, it works as a bullet-like point, a visual marker for steps, or a status indicator in interfaces. Designers also use it as an emphasis dot next to short labels, links, or key items. Because it’s a filled shape, it reads clearly at small sizes, making it useful in dense layouts like lists, forms, and captions. In plain text, it can replace “•” or “·” when you need a bolder, more noticeable dot. Its meaning is typically functional rather than symbolic.
What is the Unicode code point for ● (Black Circle)?
It is U+25CF.
How do I type ● in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ●
What CSS escape can I use for the Black Circle?
Use: \\25CF
Can I use ● in JavaScript strings?
Yes. You can use the JavaScript escape: \\u{25CF}.