U+2BBF "⮿" Circled Bold X Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⮿
U+2BBF "⮿" Circled Bold X is a typographic symbol that belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block, formally designated as a "CIRCLED BOLD X." It is typically used in diagrams, maps, or graphical interfaces to denote a negative, prohibited, or forbidden action, similar to a "no" symbol, often appearing in contexts where a simple bold X is placed inside a circle for clear visual emphasis. This character provides a standardized, text-based alternative to custom images or markup for indicating cancellation or invalidity, ensuring consistent rendering across different platforms and fonts.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2BBF |
| Version Added | 7.0 |
| Name | Circled Bold X |
| Block | Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Other Neutral |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⮿ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⮿ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0xAE 0xBF |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2BBF |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002BBF |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2bbf |
Unicode Properties
| NFC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFD Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKD Quick Check | Yes |
| Numeric Type | None |
| Numeric Value | NaN |
| Line Break | Alphabetic |
| Script | Common |
| Script Extensions | Common |
| Indic Syllabic Category | Other |
| Pattern Syntax | Yes |
| Vertical Orientation | Upright |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Grapheme Cluster Break | Other |
| Word Break | Other |
| Sentence Break | Other |