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② Circled 2 ②: copy and paste

Copy ② circled 2 as a single Unicode character and explore related circled numbers.

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Circled Digit Two: copy and quick facts

Press Copy to use ② instantly. Circled Digit Two is U+2461; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.

Also searched as: ②, circled 2, number 2 in circle, circled digit two.

UnicodeU+2461
HTML decimal②
HTML hex②
JavaScript\u2461

Similar-looking characters

These characters may look similar or appear in related contexts, but they have different Unicode identities and uses.

①Circled Digit One③Circled Digit Three

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Character②
UnicodeU+2461
Decimal9313
Hex0x2461
HTML decimal②
HTML hex②
JavaScript\u2461
CSS\2461
Python\u2461
URL%E2%91%A1

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Unicode information

NameCircled Digit Two
Unicode nameCIRCLED DIGIT TWO
Code pointU+2461
HTML decimal②
HTML hex②
CSS\2461
JavaScript\u2461
CategorySpecial Numbers
Unicode18.0

Unicode context

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Meaning of ② Circled Digit Two

The ② character is listed as Circled Digit Two in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is CIRCLED DIGIT TWO. It is a special Unicode numeric form such as a superscript, subscript, Roman numeral or enclosed number.

Common uses

  • Superscripts, subscripts and special numbering.
  • Roman numerals and numbers enclosed in circles or parentheses.
  • Technical, educational and decorative Unicode notation.

How to type ② on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ②. 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 Circled Digit Two, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 2461 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ②. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ② 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 ② 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 ② from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2461, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ②.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal②
HTML hex②
CSS content\2461
JavaScript\u2461
Python\u2461
Unicode text②

Usage examples

② — Circled Digit Two
Unicode: U+2461
HTML: ②

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