HTML Entity for Circled Sans-Serif Digit Ten (➉)
What You'll Learn
How to display Circled Sans‑Serif Digit Ten (➉) in HTML using Unicode entity methods: hex, decimal, and a CSS escape. This dingbat-style number is commonly used for steps, rankings, and styled list markers.
The character is part of the Dingbats Unicode block and is referenced as U+2789.
⚡ Quick Reference — Circled Sans-Serif Digit Ten (➉)
U+2789Dingbats block
➉Hexadecimal reference
➉Decimal reference
—No named entity available
Name Value
──────────── ──────────
Unicode U+2789
Hex code ➉
HTML code ➉
Named entity —
CSS code \2789Complete HTML Example
This example renders ➉ using the hex entity, decimal entity, and a CSS escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\2789";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Sans-Serif Ten using Hexa Decimal: ➉</p>
<p>Circled Sans-Serif Ten using HTML Code: ➉</p>
<p id="point">Circled Sans-Serif Ten using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
This Unicode symbol (➉) and its numeric entities are supported in modern browsers (rendering can vary slightly by font):
👀 Live Preview
See ➉ rendered in a few UI-friendly contexts:
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
➉ uses the Unicode hexadecimal value 2789 to display ➉.
Decimal HTML Code
➉ uses the decimal Unicode value 10121 for the same character.
CSS Entity
\2789 is a CSS escape typically used in the content property of pseudo-elements.
Same visual result
All methods render ➉. Unicode U+2789 belongs to the Dingbats block.
Use Cases
Circled Sans‑Serif Digit Ten (➉) is commonly used in:
Styled list markers like ➀–➉ in docs and articles.
Step 10 / final step in how-to flows.
Top-ten lists, leaderboards, and scoreboards.
Section markers in outlines and navigation.
Number choices or options up to 10.
Design-heavy content and presentations.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use
➉or➉consistently in your markup - Check font support for Dingbats on your target devices
- Use semantic lists (
<ol>) when structure matters, and reserve ➉ for styling - Use CSS escapes for generated markers in
::before/::after
Don’t
- Assume there is a named entity for ➉ (there isn’t)
- Rely on Dingbats without a sensible fallback font stack
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML content (use them in stylesheets only)
- Use decorative numbering where plain text is clearer (e.g. formal docs)
Key Takeaways
➉ is Unicode U+2789 (Dingbats)
U+2789 ➉ ➉Use CSS escape for generated content in content
\2789There is no named HTML entity for ➉
Font support matters—test across devices for consistent Dingbats rendering
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
➉ (hex), ➉ (decimal), or \2789 in CSS content. All render ➉.U+2789 (hex 2789, decimal 10121) in the Dingbats block.➉ or ➉.<ol> for semantics and accessibility. Use ➉ as a styling choice for UI labels or decorative numbering (or generate it via CSS) when appropriate.Explore More HTML Entities!
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