Need to type these symbols directly using physical keyboard shortcuts on Windows? Use the following Alt Code chart:
Symbol
Name
Windows Alt Code
Unicode Hex
HTML Entity
●
Black Circle (Solid Dot)
Alt + 7
U+25CF
●
○
White Circle (Hollow Ring)
Alt + 9
U+25CB
○
◉
Fishtail / Bullseye Circle
Alt + 9673
U+25C9
◉
◎
Bullseye Double Circle
Alt + 9678
U+25CE
◎
⦿
Circled White Bullet
Alt + 10687
U+29BF
⦿
⊙
Circled Dot Operator (Sun symbol)
Alt + 8857
U+2299
⊙
◐
Circle with Left Half Black
Alt + 9680
U+25D0
◐
◑
Circle with Right Half Black
Alt + 9681
U+25D1
◑
Circle Symbols: The Universal Foundation of Typography
Circle and dot symbols (● ○ ◉ ◎) represent completion, unity, infinity, and status indicators. Modern web designers, social media managers, and digital writers use circle symbols to create visually structured lists, progress indicators, and aesthetic profile layouts.
Top Ways to Use Circle Symbols
Status Indicators: Use green/black circles for active status, hollow circles for pending, and split circles (◐) for in-progress tasks.
Minimalist Bios: Separate location, profession, and contact details cleanly: New York ● Designer ● [email protected]
Rating Systems: Create 5-star style rating scales using filled vs. hollow circles: ●●●●○ (4/5)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Hold Alt and press 7 on the numeric keypad to type a classic black bullet dot (●), or Alt + 9 for a hollow circle (○).
On Mac, press Option + 8 to type a standard bullet point (•). For other styles, press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
Yes, circle symbols like ● and ⦿ paste cleanly into LinkedIn summaries, resume PDFs, and Microsoft Word without formatting breakage.