Digit One Full Stop ⒈
⒈ (U+2488) 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: Digit One Full Stop is part of the Symbols family (block: Enclosed Alphanumerics). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: DIGIT ONE FULL STOP (U+2488) is a character in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. Its code point is 2488 in hex, and its name in English is DIGIT ONE FULL STOP. It uses the Common script. It is a punctuation mark that structures text and conveys tone. Usage conventions differ by style and locale. The symbol can appear in various writing contexts as a punctuation mark to end a sentence or to enclose information in a neat way. Writers and editors follow style guides to decide how and when to use this kind of mark. Readability improves when punctuation marks are clear and consistent. This character is one of many marks that help readers parse text quickly. When used properly, it signals boundaries and emphasis, contributing to the overall rhythm of the writing. Understanding its use involves looking at the style rules you follow and the audience you write for.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2488 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+2488 - General Category:
No - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
EN - Decomposition:
<compat> 0031 002E - Numeric Type:
Numeric - Numeric Value:
1 - Block:
Enclosed Alphanumerics - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 92 88 - UTF-16:
2488 - UTF-32:
00002488 - HTML dec:
⒈ - HTML hex:
⒈ - JS escape:
\u2488 - Python \N{}:
\N{DIGIT ONE FULL STOP} - Python \u:
\u2488 - Python \U:
\U00002488 - URL-encoded:
%E2%92%88 - CSS escape:
\2488
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+2488 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity &#x2488; (hex) or &#9352; (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.