Number Fifteen Full Stop ⒖

⒖ (U+2496) 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 Fifteen 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: Number Fifteen Full Stop is a punctuation mark. It is codepoint U+2496 in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block and has the English name NUMBER FIFTEEN FULL STOP. It is a punctuation mark used to structure text and to convey tone. It is a small circle with a dot inside a box? Note: in this format, it exists as a character in text. It belongs to the Common script and is listed in the character data for this block. The mark illustrates how punctuation can appear as a decorative or special symbol in some texts. Usage conventions differ by style and locale, so writers vary how they use it. In history, such symbols evolved with typographic boxes and catalog systems, and they reflect the needs of organized lists and emphasis. Today, it appears mainly in reference materials, boxed lists, and design contexts where a neat enclosure helps separate items. The practical role remains consistent: to structure text and signal tone at a glance. Writers should consider reader expectations and the local style guide when including this mark in content.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2496 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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