Black Circle For Record Symbol
⏺ is the black circle for record (U+23FA), often used as a compact recording indicator.
U+23FA
⏺ is a Unicode technical symbol known as the Black Circle for Record. It’s commonly used to represent recording or active media capture in compact interfaces and UI icons. You can copy it directly or use its HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes.
Black Circle For Record Symbol Meaning
⏺ (Unicode name: Black Circle for Record, U+23FA) is a small, filled circle intended to signal “recording” or an active media state. In practice, it’s used as a simple visual cue in toolbars, buttons, status lines, and captions where space is limited. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, it can be placed in text, labels, or inline UI without requiring an image. Depending on your design, it may be paired with words like “REC” or with time/progress indicators to clarify what the circle means.
Common uses
- •Recording status indicators in app toolbars and dashboards
- •Labeling “REC” or live capture elements in media players
- •Status markers for video/audio sessions in web forms
- •Inline UI icons for recording features in documentation and help text
- •Compact bullet/marker style cues in technical interfaces
Examples
⏺ Black Circle for Record
- ⏺Status: ⏺ Recording
- ⏺Tap to start ⏺ record
- ⏺Live capture ⏺ active
- ⏺Now playing (record-ready) ⏺
- ⏺Session marker: ⏺
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+23FA | |
| HTML Entity | ⏺ | |
| HTML Code | ⏺ | |
| CSS | \23FA |
FAQ
What does the Black Circle For Record symbol mean?
⏺ (Unicode name: Black Circle for Record, U+23FA) is a small, filled circle intended to signal “recording” or an active media state. In practice, it’s used as a simple visual cue in toolbars, buttons, status lines, and captions where space is limited. Because it’s a standard Unicode character, it can be placed in text, labels, or inline UI without requiring an image. Depending on your design, it may be paired with words like “REC” or with time/progress indicators to clarify what the circle means.
What is ⏺ called in Unicode?
It’s named “BLACK CIRCLE FOR RECORD” with code point U+23FA.
How do I copy ⏺ into my code?
Use the character directly (⏺), or use HTML entity ⏺ / CSS escape \\23FA / JavaScript escape \\u{23FA}.
Is ⏺ always used to mean recording?
In common UI practice it’s used as a recording indicator, though you should pair it with nearby text (like “REC”) for clarity.
Will it display correctly on all devices?
Most modern systems support this Unicode character. If a fallback font is missing, appearance may vary slightly or not render as intended.