Circle With All But Upper Left Quadrant Black Symbol
◕ A geometric shape showing a circle with most of it filled, leaving the upper-left quadrant unfilled.
U+25D5
◕ is a Unicode geometric symbol (U+25D5) that can add a compact visual accent. It’s useful when you want a simple, high-contrast mark without a full icon. Use it directly in text, design mockups, and UI labels.
Circle With All But Upper Left Quadrant Black Symbol Meaning
◕ is primarily a geometric, typographic shape rather than a symbol with a single universal meaning. Visually, it reads as a near-complete black circle with a deliberate blank segment in the upper-left quadrant. In practice, people use it as a decorative bullet, a status or indicator dot with personality, or a small UI marker to suggest “focus,” “attention,” or “incomplete/partial” states. Because it’s a standard character, it’s also convenient for lightweight text-based graphics where you want consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
Common uses
- •Decorative bullets or list accents in documents and blog posts
- •UI status indicators in lightweight labels and dashboards
- •Simple badge or marker in chat messages and notifications
- •Visual separators or highlights in infographics and slides
- •Text-based icons in design comps and prototypes
Examples
◕ Circle with all but Upper Left Quadrant Black
- ◕Tasks: ◕ in progress
- ◕Tip ◕ Add contrast for readability
- ◕Step ◕ Review the details before submitting
- ◕Status: ◕ pending approval
- ◕Feature highlight: ◕ improved performance
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25D5 | |
| HTML Entity | ◕ | |
| HTML Code | ◕ | |
| CSS | \25D5 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9685 | |
| Decimal | 9685 |
How to type Circle With All But Upper Left Quadrant Black Symbol (◕)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9685 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25D5 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25D5. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25d5, 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 Circle With All But Upper Left Quadrant Black symbol mean?
◕ is primarily a geometric, typographic shape rather than a symbol with a single universal meaning. Visually, it reads as a near-complete black circle with a deliberate blank segment in the upper-left quadrant. In practice, people use it as a decorative bullet, a status or indicator dot with personality, or a small UI marker to suggest “focus,” “attention,” or “incomplete/partial” states. Because it’s a standard character, it’s also convenient for lightweight text-based graphics where you want consistent rendering across platforms that support the character.
What is the Unicode code point for ◕?
◕ is U+25D5 (Unicode name: “CIRCLE WITH ALL BUT UPPER LEFT QUADRANT BLACK”).
How do I copy ◕ for use in HTML?
You can paste the character directly, or use the HTML entity: ◕.
Will ◕ always look the same on every device?
It should render consistently where fonts support U+25D5, but exact appearance can vary slightly depending on the font used.
Is ◕ meant to represent something specific like a flag or rating?
It’s mainly a geometric character used for visual emphasis. Any meaning (status, attention, progress) is typically chosen by the author or design context.