Circled Perpendicular Symbol
⦹ is the circled perpendicular symbol used to denote a perpendicular relationship in a marked or highlighted form.
U+29B9
The symbol ⦹ is known as the “Circled Perpendicular.” It combines a perpendicular indication with a surrounding circle for emphasis or notation. Use it in math, diagrams-in-text, and UI labels where you want the perpendicular meaning to stand out.
Circled Perpendicular Symbol Meaning
⦹ (Unicode “CIRCLED PERPENDICULAR”, U+29B9) represents a perpendicular relationship that is visually marked with a circle. In practice, it’s often used when plain perpendicular symbols might be ambiguous, or when you want to highlight a right-angle or orthogonality concept in a compact character form. You may see it in math-oriented writing, structured notation, or diagram captions where relationships such as “lines are perpendicular” need a clear symbol. In typography and UI, the circled form can be helpful as a distinct icon-like marker in text.
Common uses
- •Math notes: indicate a perpendicular relationship in text when a highlighted marker is helpful
- •Diagram captions: label right-angle or orthogonality points in document text
- •Educational materials: accompany explanations where perpendicularity is a key concept
- •UI and forms: serve as a compact “perpendicular” status/option indicator
- •Technical writing: mark perpendicular constraints in specs or checklist-style documents
Examples
⦹ Circled Perpendicular Symbol
- ⦹The segments AB ⦹ CD indicate perpendicular lines.
- ⦹Intersection points marked ⦹ show where the angle is 90°.
- ⦹In the diagram, use ⦹ to label orthogonal axes.
- ⦹Lines l ⦹ m are perpendicular by construction.
- ⦹Requirement: the two surfaces must be ⦹ aligned.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29B9 | |
| HTML Entity | ⦹ | |
| HTML Code | ⦹ | |
| CSS | \29B9 |
FAQ
What does the Circled Perpendicular symbol mean?
⦹ (Unicode “CIRCLED PERPENDICULAR”, U+29B9) represents a perpendicular relationship that is visually marked with a circle. In practice, it’s often used when plain perpendicular symbols might be ambiguous, or when you want to highlight a right-angle or orthogonality concept in a compact character form. You may see it in math-oriented writing, structured notation, or diagram captions where relationships such as “lines are perpendicular” need a clear symbol. In typography and UI, the circled form can be helpful as a distinct icon-like marker in text.
What is the Unicode name and code point for ⦹?
The Unicode name is “CIRCLED PERPENDICULAR” and the code point is U+29B9.
How can I copy ⦹ using HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ⦹.
How do I include ⦹ in CSS or JavaScript?
CSS escape: \\29B9. JavaScript escape: \\u{29B9}.
Is ⦹ the same as the regular perpendicular sign?
It’s related, but ⦹ is the circled version (perpendicular emphasized with a circle), so it can be used when you want a more distinct marked symbol.