U+2777 "❷" Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Two Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+2777 "❷" Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Two is a typographic symbol that represents the number two enclosed within a solid, filled circle, often used in lists, signage, or decorative contexts to indicate a specific sequence or item in a negative or inverted style. This character belongs to the Dingbats block of the Unicode standard, which includes various ornamental and communication symbols, and it is encoded as a single code point for consistent representation across digital platforms. Visually similar to a reversed-out numeral on a dark background, it is commonly employed in numbering schemes where a bold or contrasting appearance is desired, such as in interface design or printed materials.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2777 |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Two |
| Unicode 1.0 Name | Inverse Circled Digit Two |
| Block | Dingbats |
| General Category | Other Number |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ❷ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ❷ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x9D 0xB7 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2777 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002777 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2777 |