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White Circle Symbol (○)
The white circle (○) — a geometric text symbol you can copy and paste anywhere.
White Circle codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+25CB |
| Unicode name | White Circle |
| HTML named entity | ○ |
| HTML decimal | ○ |
| HTML hex | ○ |
| CSS content code | \25CB |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u25CB |
| Windows Alt code | No standard Alt code — copy it from the card above |
White Circle variants (15)
15 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
○ is the empty circle — the unchecked radio button, the 'correct' maru mark in Japan (○ means right, ✗ wrong), and a ring in diagrams from chemistry to Go.
Examples in use
- ○ agree ○ disagree
- Mark ○ for yes
How to type the white circle
Windows
There is no Alt code or direct key for ○. In Microsoft Word, type 25CB and press Alt+X to convert it. Everywhere else, click the Copy button at the top of this page and paste it (Ctrl+V) — that always works.
Mac
There is no Option-key shortcut for ○ on a Mac. Open the Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space, search for "White Circle", and double-click to insert — or copy it from this page.
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ○. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 25cb and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ○ shape?
Click the big ○ at the top of the page to copy it. Geometric shapes are plain text characters, so they paste into documents, spreadsheets, slides and posts.
Why does the shape look different in my app?
Each font draws geometric shapes slightly differently — sizes and sharpness vary, but the character is the same everywhere.
Why does ○ sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+25CB (White Circle). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the White Circle free to use?
Yes. ○ is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13