Error-barred White Circle Symbol
⧲ is the error-barred white circle symbol, commonly used to suggest uncertainty or measurement ranges.
U+29F2
The symbol ⧲ is known in Unicode as the “ERROR-BARRED WHITE CIRCLE” (U+29F2). It’s useful when you want to visually reference measured values with uncertainty. You can copy it directly or use standard code-point escapes in web and code contexts.
Error-barred White Circle Symbol Meaning
⧲ (Unicode U+29F2) is an error-barred white circle, typically used in contexts where a quantity is measured with uncertainty. The “circle” form paired with “error bars” visually signals that a value is approximate and comes with a range or confidence interval. You’ll often see it in documentation, charts, or UI annotations where precise numbers may vary due to sampling, calibration, or experimental conditions. As a compact visual marker, it can also help writers label “uncertain” or “estimated” items without writing a long explanation in-line.
Common uses
- •Annotating charts or reports to indicate measurement uncertainty
- •Labeling “estimated” or “approximate” results in documentation
- •Using as a visual marker in scientific or engineering UI text
- •Including in slide decks or posters when referencing error bars
- •Designing icons/typography elements for data-quality or confidence notes
Examples
⧲ Error-barred white circle symbol
- ⧲Measured value ⧲ shows an uncertainty range.
- ⧲The chart uses ⧲ to denote estimated results.
- ⧲Sensor readings are reported with ⧲ for confidence.
- ⧲Calibration error is highlighted by ⧲ in the table.
- ⧲Results marked ⧲ should be treated as approximate.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+29F2 | |
| HTML Entity | ⧲ | |
| HTML Code | ⧲ | |
| CSS | \29F2 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 10738 | |
| Decimal | 10738 |
How to type Error-barred White Circle Symbol (⧲)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 10738 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 29F2 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 29F2. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 29f2, 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 Error-barred White Circle symbol mean?
⧲ (Unicode U+29F2) is an error-barred white circle, typically used in contexts where a quantity is measured with uncertainty. The “circle” form paired with “error bars” visually signals that a value is approximate and comes with a range or confidence interval. You’ll often see it in documentation, charts, or UI annotations where precise numbers may vary due to sampling, calibration, or experimental conditions. As a compact visual marker, it can also help writers label “uncertain” or “estimated” items without writing a long explanation in-line.