HTML Entity for Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three (➂)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+2782
Definition
What Is the Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three Entity?
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three (➂) is the Unicode character at U+2782 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 3 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➂
Unicode U+2782
Hex entity ➂
Decimal ➂
CSS escape \2782
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➂. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 3 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
➂
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➂
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➂
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2782
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➂
Type ➂, or ➂ / ➂
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2782"
Plain digit three (not circled)
Type 3 (U+0033)
Looking for &circled3; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three rendered in common UI contexts.
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Large glyph➂
Step list➀ Start ➁ Continue ➂ Finish
Monospacestep ➂ → review
With entitiesHex: ➂ | Decimal: ➂
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three 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 ➂ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three (➂) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2782";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Three using Hex Code: ➂</p>
<p>Circled Three using HTML Code: ➂</p>
<p id="point">Circled Three using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➂</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Three using Hex Code: ➂
Circled Three using HTML Code: ➂
Circled Three using CSS Entity: ➂
Typed directly: ➂
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2782 → ➂ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➂.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10114 → ➂. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2782 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➂ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➂: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled3; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2782 belongs in CSS. ➂ / ➂ belong in HTML.
➂ vs 3
Different characters
➂ is U+2782; digit 3 is U+0033. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➂ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➂, not ➂.
Related
Negative circled
❸ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➂.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three (U+2782) and its numeric entity forms (➂, ➂, CSS \\2782) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 3 (➂)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➂ 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+2782 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➂ or ➂ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2782 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 3 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three is U+2782 (decimal 10114).
HTML: use ➂ or ➂ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2782 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➂ for step-style UI; type 3 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2782 → ➂ / ➂ / CSS \2782, or paste ➂.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➂ (hex), ➂ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2782 in the content property. All render ➂. You can also paste ➂ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2782 (hex 2782, decimal 10114). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➂. Use numeric references like ➂ or ➂.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 3 (U+0033).
No. Digit three is U+0033. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Three is U+2782 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➂ or ➂) go in markup. The CSS escape \2782 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➂.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit three is Unicode U+2782 (decimal 10114). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➂ or ➂. It is a different character from plain digit three (U+0033).
