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⚫ black circle

⚫

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Character⚫
UnicodeU+26AB
Decimal9899
Hex0x26AB
HTML decimal⚫
HTML hex⚫
JavaScript\u26AB
CSS\26AB
Python\u26AB
URL%E2%9A%AB

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Unicode information

Nameblack circle
Unicode nameMEDIUM BLACK CIRCLE
Code pointU+26AB
HTML decimal⚫
HTML hex⚫
CSS\26ab
JavaScript\u26AB
CategoryShapes
Unicode18.0

Unicode context

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Meaning of ⚫ black circle

The ⚫ character is listed as black circle in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is MEDIUM BLACK CIRCLE. It is a geometric or graphic shape used as a marker, diagram element or decoration.

Common uses

  • Diagrams and schemes.
  • Bullets and markers.
  • Design and decorative text.

How to type ⚫ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ⚫. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for black circle, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 26AB without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ⚫. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ⚫ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ⚫ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ⚫ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 26ab, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ⚫.

Web and programming codes

Copy the representation you need for HTML, CSS, JavaScript or Python. For emoji sequences, SymbolDex includes every code point in the correct order.

HTML decimal⚫
HTML hex⚫
CSS content\26ab
JavaScript\u26AB
Python\u26AB
Unicode text⚫

Usage examples

⚫ — black circle
Unicode: U+26AB
HTML: ⚫

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