Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four (➃) is the Unicode character at U+2783 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 4 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➃
Unicode U+2783
Hex entity ➃
Decimal ➃
CSS escape \2783
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➃. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 4 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
➃
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➃
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➃
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2783
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➃
Type ➃, or ➃ / ➃
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2783"
Plain digit four (not circled)
Type 4 (U+0034)
Looking for &circled4; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➃ Review your payment
Large glyph➃
Step list➁ Continue ➂ Review ➃ Confirm
Monospacestep ➃ → payment
With entitiesHex: ➃ | Decimal: ➃
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four 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 ➃ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four (➃) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2783";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Four using Hex Code: ➃</p>
<p>Circled Four using HTML Code: ➃</p>
<p id="point">Circled Four using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➃</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Four using Hex Code: ➃
Circled Four using HTML Code: ➃
Circled Four using CSS Entity: ➃
Typed directly: ➃
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2783 → ➃ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➃.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10115 → ➃. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2783 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➃ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➃: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled4; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2783 belongs in CSS. ➃ / ➃ belong in HTML.
➃ vs 4
Different characters
➃ is U+2783; digit 4 is U+0034. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➃ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➃, not ➃.
Related
Negative circled
❹ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➃.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four (U+2783) and its numeric entity forms (➃, ➃, CSS \\2783) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 4 (➃)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➃ 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+2783 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➃ or ➃ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2783 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 4 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four is U+2783 (decimal 10115).
HTML: use ➃ or ➃ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2783 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➃ for step-style UI; type 4 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2783 → ➃ / ➃ / CSS \2783, or paste ➃.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➃ (hex), ➃ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2783 in the content property. All render ➃. You can also paste ➃ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2783 (hex 2783, decimal 10115). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➃. Use numeric references like ➃ or ➃.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 4 (U+0034).
No. Digit four is U+0034. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four is U+2783 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➃ or ➃) go in markup. The CSS escape \2783 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➃.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit four is Unicode U+2783 (decimal 10115). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➃ or ➃. It is a different character from plain digit four (U+0034).
