White Circle Symbol
The ○ white circle (U+25CB) is a simple geometric outline-style symbol for lists, labels, and UI accents.
U+25CB
The ○ (white circle) is a clean geometric character used as a lightweight visual marker. It’s easy to copy and works well in text, design mockups, and UI typography. This page includes the official code point and common copy options.
White Circle Symbol Meaning
The white circle symbol ○ (Unicode U+25CB) is most commonly used as a minimal visual marker. Because it’s an unfilled or outline-style circle, it often reads as neutral or lightweight compared with a filled dot. In writing and design, it can indicate an item, step, or option, or help separate elements without adding heavy emphasis. In user interfaces and mockups, it may be used to label controls (like a choice indicator) or to create subtle bullet points and badges. Its geometric simplicity makes it popular for formatting when you want a clean, consistent look across platforms.
Common uses
- •Bullet points or separators in plain text and documentation
- •Step indicators in checklists and process instructions
- •Lightweight UI labels or badges in mockups
- •Design accents in typography, posters, and headings
- •Option markers in forms, surveys, and menus
Examples
○ White Circle Symbol (U+25CB)
- ○○ Item 1
- ○○ Step 2: Review the details
- ○Options: ○ Yes ○ No
- ○Status: ○ Pending
- ○Select one: ○ Medium ○ Large
Variations
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+25CB | |
| HTML Entity | ○ | |
| HTML Code | ○ | |
| CSS | \25CB | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9675 | |
| Decimal | 9675 |
How to type White Circle Symbol (○)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9675 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 25CB then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 25CB. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 25cb, 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 White Circle symbol mean?
The white circle symbol ○ (Unicode U+25CB) is most commonly used as a minimal visual marker. Because it’s an unfilled or outline-style circle, it often reads as neutral or lightweight compared with a filled dot. In writing and design, it can indicate an item, step, or option, or help separate elements without adding heavy emphasis. In user interfaces and mockups, it may be used to label controls (like a choice indicator) or to create subtle bullet points and badges. Its geometric simplicity makes it popular for formatting when you want a clean, consistent look across platforms.
What is the Unicode code point for the ○ white circle?
It is U+25CB.
How can I copy the symbol from HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ○
How do I use it in CSS?
You can use the CSS escape: \\25CB.
What JavaScript escape can I use for this character?
Use: \\u{25CB}.