Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two (➁) is the Unicode character at U+2781 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 2 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➁
Unicode U+2781
Hex entity ➁
Decimal ➁
CSS escape \2781
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➁. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 2 when you only need a normal digit.
Reference
Quick Reference
One table for every form you will actually use.
Form
Code
Where it goes
Direct character
➁
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➁
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➁
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2781
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➁
Type ➁, or ➁ / ➁
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2781"
Plain digit two (not circled)
Type 2 (U+0032)
Looking for &circled2; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two rendered in common UI contexts.
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Large glyph➁
Step list➀ Start ➁ Continue ➂ Finish
Monospacestep ➁ → details
With entitiesHex: ➁ | Decimal: ➁
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two with the hex entity, decimal entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.
Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed
All four ways to produce ➁ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two (➁) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2781";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Two using Hex Code: ➁</p>
<p>Circled Two using HTML Code: ➁</p>
<p id="point">Circled Two using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➁</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Two using Hex Code: ➁
Circled Two using HTML Code: ➁
Circled Two using CSS Entity: ➁
Typed directly: ➁
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2781 → ➁ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➁.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10113 → ➁. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2781 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➁ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➁: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled2; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2781 belongs in CSS. ➁ / ➁ belong in HTML.
➁ vs 2
Different characters
➁ is U+2781; digit 2 is U+0032. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➁ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➁, not ➁.
Related
Negative circled
❷ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➁.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two (U+2781) and its numeric entity forms (➁, ➁, CSS \\2781) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 2 (➁)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➁ in UTF-8 HTML.
100%Browser coverage
Google ChromeSupported
Yes
Microsoft EdgeSupported
Yes
Mozilla FirefoxSupported
Yes
Apple SafariSupported
Yes
OperaSupported
Yes
Internet ExplorerAll versions
Yes
U+2781 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➁ or ➁ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2781 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 2 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two is U+2781 (decimal 10113).
HTML: use ➁ or ➁ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2781 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➁ for step-style UI; type 2 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2781 → ➁ / ➁ / CSS \2781, or paste ➁.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➁ (hex), ➁ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2781 in the content property. All render ➁. You can also paste ➁ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2781 (hex 2781, decimal 10113). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➁. Use numeric references like ➁ or ➁.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 2 (U+0032).
No. Digit two is U+0032. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Two is U+2781 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➁ or ➁) go in markup. The CSS escape \2781 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➁.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit two is Unicode U+2781 (decimal 10113). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➁ or ➁. It is a different character from plain digit two (U+0032).
