Number Fourteen Full Stop ⒕

⒕ (U+2495) 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: Number Fourteen 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 symbol is named NUMBER FOURTEEN FULL STOP and sits in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block with codepoint U+2495. It is used as a punctuation mark in certain text styles. It belongs to the simple family of marks that helps readers structure sentences and notes. In printing history, enclosed and circled symbols have been used to add decoration or to mark items in lists. The current use is modest and specific to some typographic traditions. As a punctuation mark, it can help convey emphasis or tone within a line of text. The name itself hints at a numeric and graphic function, which makes it a distinctive sign in sets that mix numbers, letters, and symbols. In practice, this mark appears in contexts where unique symbols are preferred for visual cues. Usage conventions differ by style and locale. Always consider the surrounding text and audience before choosing a nonstandard mark like this. Its role is to structure text and signal tone in a compact, decorative form.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2495 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.