U+277D "❽" Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Eight Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
❽
U+277D "❽" Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Eight is a typographic symbol from the Dingbats block, specifically designed as a decorative numeral. It represents the number eight enclosed in a negative or inverted circle, meaning the digit appears in white or a lighter color against a dark or solid circular background. This character is often used in lists, bullet points, or numbering systems where a visually distinct or stylized marker is preferred over standard digits, adding an ornamental or modern aesthetic to text. Its primary purpose is to provide a clear, bold counterpoint to regular numbers, enhancing readability and design in documents, web content, or graphical interfaces.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+277D |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Eight |
| Unicode 1.0 Name | Inverse Circled Digit Eight |
| Block | Dingbats |
| General Category | Other Number |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ❽ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ❽ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x9D 0xBD |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x277D |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x0000277D |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u277d |