Numbers & Fractions

Dingbat Negative Circled Number Ten ❿

U+277F Added in Unicode 1.1 (1993) Formerly “inverse circled number ten”

❿ is a white number 10 on a black circular background, part of the dingbat negative circled number set.

Alt code Alt+10111
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Click any value to copy it. All escapes refer to the same code point U+277F.

How to type ❿ on Windows

The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+10111.

  1. Make sure Num Lock is on.
  2. Hold down the Alt key.
  3. Type 10111 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
  4. Release Alt. The dingbat negative circled number ten symbol ❿ appears.

Note: Alt+10111 is a Unicode decimal code, not a classic code-page Alt code. It works in Microsoft Word, WordPad and some other apps, but not in Notepad or most browsers. In those apps, copy the symbol from this page instead.

No numeric keypad?

Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "dingbat negative circled number ten". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ❿, click Select, then Copy.

How to type ❿ on a Mac

There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ❿ on a Mac.

For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "dingbat negative circled number ten" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.

How to type ❿ on iPhone and iPad

The iOS keyboard does not include ❿, so the reliable way is to copy it from this page, then press and hold in any text field and tap Paste.

If you use it often, create a shortcut: open Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement, paste ❿ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;dingbat in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ❿ anywhere.

How to type ❿ on Android

Copy the symbol from this page, then long-press in a text field and choose Paste. Gboard also keeps a clipboard history: tap the clipboard icon on the toolbar to paste it again later.

For a permanent shortcut, open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary, add ❿ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.

How to type ❿ in Microsoft Word

  1. Type the Unicode hex code 277F where you want the symbol.
  2. Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ❿.

This works on Windows in Word, Outlook and OneNote and needs no numeric keypad. You can also go to Insert → Symbol → More Symbols, set the font to a Unicode font and type 277F in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(10111) returns the symbol.

How to type ❿ in Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "dingbat negative circled number ten" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(10111).

❿ in HTML, CSS and code

FormatCode
HTML entity❿
HTML decimal❿
HTML hex❿
CSS content"\277F"
JavaScript"\u277F"
Python"\u277F"
URL encoded%E2%9D%BF

Because ❿ is a standard Unicode character (U+277F), you can also paste it directly into any UTF-8 file. The escaped forms above are only needed when the file encoding is uncertain or the symbol must be entered on a keyboard without it.

Where the dingbat negative circled number ten symbol is used

Used in lists, diagrams, and step-by-step guides to mark item ten with a bold filled circle, such as a numbered map key or a ten-step checklist. It stands out more than plain circled numbers like ⑩ because of its solid black fill.

Frequently asked questions

What does ❿ mean? +

It represents the number 10 inside a filled black circle, used for emphasis in numbered lists or sequences.

Is ❿ the same as ⑩? +

No, ⑩ has a white background with a black outline, while ❿ has a solid black background, giving it a bolder look.

What is the Alt code for the dingbat negative circled number ten symbol? +

The Alt code for ❿ is Alt+10111. Hold Alt, type 10111 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. This is a Unicode code, so it works in Word and WordPad but not in every app; in other apps paste the symbol instead.

How do I type ❿ on a Mac? +

There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ❿. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "dingbat negative circled number ten", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.

How do I type the dingbat negative circled number ten symbol on iPhone or Android? +

Phone keyboards do not include ❿ by default. Copy it from this page and paste it, or add it as a text replacement shortcut in Settings so you can type it with a short abbreviation.

What is the HTML code for ❿? +

Use ❿ in HTML. In CSS use content: "\277F" and in JavaScript use "\u277F".

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