Number Seventeen Full Stop ⒘
⒘ (U+2498) 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 Seventeen 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 NUMBER SEVENTEEN FULL STOP is a punctuation mark in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. Its codepoint is U+2498. The symbol appears as a rounded square with the number 17 inside. It is used like other punctuation to end or separate ideas. In text, it helps show a pause or a sentence boundary. It can also add a decorative touch when enclosed in a box. The symbol is part of a larger family of enclosed characters. Its use depends on style and locale. Some styles place it at the end of a list item or after a short remark. Others treat it as a graphic element rather than standard punctuation. As with any punctuation, tone and readability matter. Writers choose how to apply it in headings, captions, or notes. In digital text, it is safe in most fonts and supports. The usage guidance notes that punctuation marks structure text and convey tone, and conventions vary by context. This makes the NUMBER SEVENTEEN FULL STOP a flexible option for design and rhythm in writing.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2498 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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Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2498 - General Category:
No - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
EN - Decomposition:
<compat> 0031 0037 002E - Numeric Type:
Numeric - Numeric Value:
17 - Block:
Enclosed Alphanumerics - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 92 98 - UTF-16:
2498 - UTF-32:
00002498 - HTML dec:
⒘ - HTML hex:
⒘ - JS escape:
\u2498 - Python \N{}:
\N{NUMBER SEVENTEEN FULL STOP} - Python \u:
\u2498 - Python \U:
\U00002498 - URL-encoded:
%E2%92%98 - CSS escape:
\2498
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+2498 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity &#x2498; (hex) or &#9368; (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.