U+24F8 "⓸" Double Circled Digit Four Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+24F8 "⓸" Double Circled Digit Four is a typographic symbol that presents the number 4 enclosed within two concentric circles, creating a distinctive visual marker often used in lists, diagrams, or instructional materials to denote sequence or precedence. As part of the Enclosed Alphanumerics block, this character serves purposes similar to its single-circled counterparts but with a bolder emphasis, making it particularly useful for notations requiring enhanced visibility, such as in Japanese print media or Western-style numbered menus. Its encoding allows for consistent digital representation across platforms, ensuring reliable reproduction in text and user interfaces without reliance on images or formatting tricks.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+24F8 |
| Version Added | 3.2 |
| Name | Double Circled Digit Four |
| Block | Enclosed Alphanumerics |
| General Category | Other Number |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⓸ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⓸ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x93 0xB8 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x24F8 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x000024F8 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u24f8 |