Circled Dash ⊝
⊝ (U+229D) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Circled Dash is part of the Symbols family (block: Mathematical Operators). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: CIRCLED DASH is a symbol with code point U+229D in the Mathematical Operators block. It sits in the set of punctuation marks and similar symbols that help structure text and convey tone. The role of such marks can vary in style guides and locales. In history, symbols like the circled dash have been used to mark boundaries, separate ideas, or indicate a special function in formulas or notation. Its meaning can shift depending on the context and the conventions of the author. When used in text, it may act as an emphasis, a pause, or a marker for a distinct element. Writers choose how to present it based on the overall style, audience, and regional preferences. Because usage conventions differ by locale, the circled dash may be applied in different ways in different settings. Overall, this symbol sits at the intersection of punctuation and mathematical notation, reflecting how marks evolve with writing practices and field-specific needs.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+229D in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+229D - General Category:
Sm - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Mathematical Operators - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 8A 9D - UTF-16:
229D - UTF-32:
0000229D - HTML dec:
⊝ - HTML hex:
⊝ - JS escape:
\u229D - Python \N{}:
\N{CIRCLED DASH} - Python \u:
\u229D - Python \U:
\U0000229D - URL-encoded:
%E2%8A%9D - CSS escape:
\229D
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+229D or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⊝ (hex) or ⊝ (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.