Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25CB then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Circle
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ○
- Unicode
- U+25CB
- HTML entity
- ○
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download White Circle as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
14 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the white circle symbol
Representing a simple, hollow outline, the White Circle is a fundamental entry within the Geometric Shapes block. It is typically read as a circle or an "o" shape and belongs to the Common script, meaning it is designed to integrate seamlessly with various languages and alphabets. Because of its symmetrical and neutral appearance, it serves as a universal placeholder or visual indicator in both digital and print environments.
This symbol frequently appears in academic and organizational contexts. In logic and mathematics, it may represent a specific operator or a set, while in Japanese typography, it is often used as a maru to denote a correct answer or a "yes" choice in forms. Social media users and gamers also utilize the character as a decorative bullet point or to represent specific controller buttons in move lists and tutorials.
How to type White Circle
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Enable “Unicode Hex Input” in System Settings → Keyboard, then hold Option and type 25CB.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25CB, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Part of the Geometric Shapes block
○ white circle lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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