U+25EF "◯" Large Circle Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+25EF "◯" Large Circle is a geometric symbol that represents a hollow, circular shape, distinct from the filled circle characters like the black circle (U+25CF). It is commonly used in digital typography, user interface design, and mathematical notation to denote empty sets, options, or boundaries. In contexts like checkboxes, it often signifies an unchecked state or an open selection. The symbol's clear, open form also makes it useful in diagrams, flowcharts, and as a placeholder in visual layouts.
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Up-Pointing Triangle with Right Half Black
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General Properties
Code Point
U+25EF
Name
Large Circle
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
◯
HTML Hex Encoding
◯
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x97 0xAF
UTF-16 Encoding
0x25EF
UTF-32 Encoding
0x000025EF
C/C++/Java Escape
\u25ef
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common