Left Half Black Circle Symbol
◖ is a left half black circle used as a compact geometric marker or visual cue.
U+25D6
The ◖ symbol (U+25D6) is a geometric character formed by a filled half-circle on the left. It’s useful when you need a directional or partial shape without adding text.
Left Half Black Circle Symbol Meaning
◖ is commonly interpreted as a “partial/half” filled circle, which makes it handy as a directional or progress cue in UI and design. Because it visually reads like a left-side filled shape, it’s often used to suggest “left,” “start,” or “partial” states, such as truncated indicators, navigation emphasis, or small decorative bullets. In writing and layouts, it can function as a compact marker that draws attention without taking much space. As a geometric shape, it’s also used to build simple patterns, borders, or stylized separators where consistent symbols matter.
Common uses
- •Directional UI cues for left-side selection or navigation states
- •Compact bullet or divider decoration in lists and headings
- •Progress or step indicators where a partial/starting look fits
- •Stylized separators in posters, menus, and simple layouts
- •Design accents in icons, badges, and status labels
Examples
◖ Left Half Black Circle
- ◖◖ Back to left options
- ◖Section ◖ overview and requirements
- ◖Choose ◖ Left / Right to continue
- ◖Step 1 ◖ partially complete
- ◖List item ◖ details follow below
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25D6 | |
| HTML Entity | ◖ | |
| HTML Code | ◖ | |
| CSS | \25D6 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9686 | |
| Decimal | 9686 |
How to type Left Half Black Circle Symbol (◖)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9686 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25D6 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25D6. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25d6, 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 is the Unicode for ◖?
The symbol ◖ is U+25D6.
How do I copy ◖ on desktop and mobile?
Select ◖ from this page, copy it (Ctrl/Cmd+C), then paste where you need it (Ctrl/Cmd+V).
Can I use ◖ in HTML and CSS?
Yes. Use the HTML entity ◖ or the CSS escape \\25D6.
What does ◖ usually mean in interfaces?
It’s most often used as a left-leaning geometric cue, such as a start/partial indicator or left-focused decoration in UI.