Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25EF then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
A symbol from the Circle Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
Download Large Circle as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
20 of 24 in the circle symbols collection
The character is most often referred to as a large circle or simply a hollow circle. In typography, it appears as a single, unfilled round shape, distinct from smaller or filled circular symbols in the same block.
This symbol is used in diagrams to represent an empty or open state, such as a blank checkbox or a neutral position in a chart. It also appears in mathematical notation and informal lists as a placeholder or to indicate an option that is not selected.
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Other circle symbols you can copy and paste — explore similar Unicode characters from the same family.
Browse other symbol families that pair well with circle symbols.