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Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Three

Unicode information

NameDingbat Negative Circled Digit Three
Unicode nameDINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT THREE
Code pointU+2778
HTML decimal❸
HTML hex❸
CSS\2778
JavaScript\u2778
CategorySpecial Numbers
Unicode17.0

Meaning of ❸ Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Three

The character is listed as Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Three in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT THREE. 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 ❸ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

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

Microsoft Word

Type 2778 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ❸. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

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

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2778, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ❸.

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 decimal❸
HTML hex❸
CSS content\2778
JavaScript\u2778
Python\u2778
Unicode text

Usage examples

❸ — Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Three
Unicode: U+2778
HTML: ❸

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