Digit Seven Full Stop ⒎

⒎ (U+248E) 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 Seven 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: The character is DIGIT SEVEN FULL STOP, a symbol in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. Its code point is U+248E and it belongs to the Common script. This symbol is a form of punctuation used to structure text and to convey tone. It may appear in lists, captions, or as a decorative mark in some designs. In history, symbols like this were created to provide visual cues that stand apart from ordinary letters. While it shares function with a regular period, its enclosed style can denote a special category, a numbered item, or a stylized element in a graphic layout. The way this symbol is used can vary by style guide and locale. Some editors treat it as primarily decorative, while others include it in formal punctuation with specific spacing rules. When appearing in a document, its tone is generally calm and precise. Writers choose it to signal emphasis without using bold or italics. Understanding this symbol helps readers recognize intent and structure in text that uses design to guide comprehension.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+248E 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.

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