Number Sixteen Full Stop ⒗

⒗ (U+2497) 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 Sixteen 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: Character: The symbol is NUMBER SIXTEEN FULL STOP, with codepoint 2497 in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block and common script. Its name and position place it among ornamental punctuation used in enclosed forms. The symbol’s existence reflects how compact punctuation can appear inside boxes or circles in some fonts and language contexts. Its exact usage is not fixed; it sits alongside other punctuation and varies by font, platform, and region. In practice, punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. This means writers may choose to use or omit it depending on the design goals and readers’ expectations. Beyond simple sentence breaks, such marks can signal emphasis, separation, or decorative effect when used in lists, labels, or headings within rounded or framed text. As with many specialized punctuation marks, readers should rely on the surrounding typography and conventions of their document or system to determine its best use. Overall, it functions as a stylistic option within the broader set of punctuation tools.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2497 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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