Inverse Bullet Symbol
◘ (inverse bullet) is a geometric filled symbol useful for lists, separators, and visual accents.
U+25D8
◘ is known as the Inverse Bullet (Unicode U+25D8). It’s a simple geometric character you can copy into text, designs, or code. Use it as a compact visual marker when a standard dot feels too plain.
Inverse Bullet Symbol Meaning
“Inverse Bullet” refers to the glyph form of the character U+25D8, which appears like a bullet but with an inverted/contrasting fill. In practice, it functions as a decorative list marker, separator, or small focal point in headings and captions. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well across platforms that support the symbol and remains easy to copy/paste. It’s not tied to a specific emoji-style meaning; instead, users generally choose it for layout clarity, emphasis, or a geometric aesthetic in documents and UI.
Common uses
- •Bullet-style list marker with a more geometric look than •
- •Section dividers in notes, checklists, or documentation
- •Decorative emphasis in social posts and captions
- •UI micro-icons for toggles, badges, or option labels (as text)
- •Pattern accents in typography, posters, and design mockups
Examples
◘ Inverse Bullet Symbol Copy & Unicode Info
- ◘◘ Item one
- ◘◘ Item two
- ◘Overview: ◘ Benefits ◘ Pricing ◘ FAQs
- ◘Tip: ◘ Keep headings short for readability.
- ◘Status ◘ Active ◘ Pending
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25D8 | |
| HTML Entity | ◘ | |
| HTML Code | ◘ | |
| CSS | \25D8 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9688 | |
| Decimal | 9688 |
How to type Inverse Bullet Symbol (◘)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9688 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25D8 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25D8. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25d8, 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 Inverse Bullet symbol mean?
“Inverse Bullet” refers to the glyph form of the character U+25D8, which appears like a bullet but with an inverted/contrasting fill. In practice, it functions as a decorative list marker, separator, or small focal point in headings and captions. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it works well across platforms that support the symbol and remains easy to copy/paste. It’s not tied to a specific emoji-style meaning; instead, users generally choose it for layout clarity, emphasis, or a geometric aesthetic in documents and UI.
What Unicode character is ◘?
◘ is the Unicode character “INVERSE BULLET” with code point U+25D8.
How do I copy ◘ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ◘.
How do I use ◘ in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\25D8.
Is ◘ the same as a normal bullet (•)?
They’re different characters. ◘ is U+25D8 (inverse bullet), while • is a different Unicode character and may render differently depending on the font.