U+2BC4 "⯄" Black Octagon Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
⯄
U+2BC4 "⯄" Black Octagon is a typographic symbol representing a solid, eight-sided geometric shape, often used in mapping, signage, or decorative contexts to denote a stop or cautionary indicator. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Symbols and Arrows block in Unicode and is distinct from the standard white octagon typically associated with stop signs, as its filled black form provides a different visual emphasis. This character can be applied in digital design, diagramming, or text where a compact, symmetrical polygon is needed for visual organization or symbolic representation.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2BC4 |
| Version Added | 7.0 |
| Name | Black Octagon |
| 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 0xAF 0x84 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2BC4 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002BC4 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2bc4 |
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 |