How to type ◙ on Windows
The fastest method on a full-size keyboard is the Alt code Alt+10.
- Make sure Num Lock is on.
- Hold down the Alt key.
- Type 10 on the numeric keypad (the number row will not work).
- Release Alt. The inverse white circle symbol ◙ appears.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win+. to open the emoji panel, choose the Symbols tab (Ω) and search for "inverse white circle". Or open Character Map from the Start menu, find ◙, click Select, then Copy.
How to type ◙ on a Mac
There is no direct keyboard shortcut for ◙ on a Mac.
For any symbol, the Character Viewer works: press Control+⌘+Space, type "inverse white circle" in the search box and double-click the result. It will be remembered under Frequently Used.
How to type ◙ on iPhone and iPad
The iOS keyboard does not include ◙, 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 ◙ in the Phrase field and type a short code such as ;inverse in the Shortcut field. Typing that code will then insert ◙ anywhere.
How to type ◙ 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 ◙ as the word and a short code as the shortcut.
How to type ◙ in Microsoft Word
- Type the Unicode hex code 25D9 where you want the symbol.
- Press Alt+X. Word converts the code into ◙.
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 25D9 in the Character code box. In Excel, the formula =UNICHAR(9689) returns the symbol.
How to type ◙ in Google Docs
Open Insert → Special characters, then either search for "inverse white circle" or draw the symbol in the sketch box. Click the result to insert it. In Google Sheets, use =CHAR(9689).
◙ in HTML, CSS and code
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HTML entity | ◙ |
| HTML decimal | ◙ |
| HTML hex | ◙ |
CSS content | "\25D9" |
| JavaScript | "\u25D9" |
| Python | "\u25D9" |
| URL encoded | %E2%97%99 |
Because ◙ is a standard Unicode character (U+25D9), 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 inverse white circle symbol is used
It appears mostly in retro computing contexts, ASCII art, and text-mode graphics referencing DOS-era character sets. You might see it used decoratively in place of a bullet or as a novelty symbol, such as '◙ Notice ◙'. It is sometimes confused with the plain circle ○ or filled circle ●.
Frequently asked questions
What does ◙ mean? +
It has no fixed meaning; it originated as one of the 256 characters in the CP437 code page used by early IBM PCs, often for graphics or borders.
Is ◙ the same as a bullet point? +
No, it is not a standard bullet character. It is a legacy DOS symbol occasionally repurposed decoratively, unlike common bullets such as • or ●.
What is the Alt code for the inverse white circle symbol? +
The Alt code for ◙ is Alt+10. Hold Alt, type 10 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.
How do I type ◙ on a Mac? +
There is no dedicated Mac shortcut for ◙. Open the Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space, search for "inverse white circle", and double-click it. Or copy it from this page.
How do I type the inverse white circle symbol on iPhone or Android? +
Phone keyboards do not include ◙ 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 ◙? +
Use ◙ in HTML. In CSS use content: "\25D9" and in JavaScript use "\u25D9".