Windows
2 options- In Word / Outlook: type 25C8 then press Alt + X.
- Anywhere: press Win + . to open the emoji & symbol picker, then search.
White Diamond Containing Black Small Diamond
A symbol from the Geometric Shapes collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- ◈
- Unicode
- U+25C8
- HTML entity
- ◈
- Category
- Geometric Shapes
Export
Download White Diamond Containing Black Small Diamond 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.
33 of 48 in the geometric shapes collection
About the white diamond containing black small diamond symbol
Commonly identified as the white diamond containing black small diamond, this geometric shape features a dark centered inlay within a larger clear rhombus. While it falls under the Common script as a simple graphic symbol, it is often described visually as a nested diamond or a decorative bullet. Its name reflects its construction within the Geometric Shapes block, functioning as an abstract icon rather than a phonetic character or letter.
Typographically, this symbol frequently appears in bulleted lists as a decorative marker to separate items or sections. It is also commonly used in game interface design to represent objectives or inventory slots, and in map legends to denote specific landmarks. In digital communication, individuals use the character as a framing element for social media handles and decorative accents in text-based art or message headers.
How to type White Diamond Containing Black Small Diamond
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 25C8.
- Or: Control + Command + Space opens the Character Viewer — search by name.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25C8, then press Enter or Space.
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Part of the Geometric Shapes block
◈ white diamond containing black small diamond lives inside the Geometric Shapes Unicode block. Browse every indexed character in Geometric Shapes →
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