Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five (➄) is the Unicode character at U+2784 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 5 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➄
Unicode U+2784
Hex entity ➄
Decimal ➄
CSS escape \2784
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➄. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 5 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
➄
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➄
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➄
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2784
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➄
Type ➄, or ➄ / ➄
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2784"
Plain digit five (not circled)
Type 5 (U+0035)
Looking for &circled5; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➄ Download your receipt
Large glyph➄
Step list➂ Review ➃ Confirm ➄ Done
Monospacestep ➄ → receipt
With entitiesHex: ➄ | Decimal: ➄
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five 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 ➄ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five (➄) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2784";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Five using Hex Code: ➄</p>
<p>Circled Five using HTML Code: ➄</p>
<p id="point">Circled Five using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➄</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Five using Hex Code: ➄
Circled Five using HTML Code: ➄
Circled Five using CSS Entity: ➄
Typed directly: ➄
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2784 → ➄ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➄.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10116 → ➄. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2784 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➄ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➄: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled5; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2784 belongs in CSS. ➄ / ➄ belong in HTML.
➄ vs 5
Different characters
➄ is U+2784; digit 5 is U+0035. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➄ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➄, not ➄.
Related
Negative circled
❺ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➄.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five (U+2784) and its numeric entity forms (➄, ➄, CSS \\2784) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 5 (➄)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➄ 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+2784 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➄ or ➄ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2784 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 5 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five is U+2784 (decimal 10116).
HTML: use ➄ or ➄ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2784 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➄ for step-style UI; type 5 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2784 → ➄ / ➄ / CSS \2784, or paste ➄.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➄ (hex), ➄ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2784 in the content property. All render ➄. You can also paste ➄ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2784 (hex 2784, decimal 10116). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➄. Use numeric references like ➄ or ➄.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 5 (U+0035).
No. Digit five is U+0035. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Five is U+2784 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➄ or ➄) go in markup. The CSS escape \2784 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➄.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit five is Unicode U+2784 (decimal 10116). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➄ or ➄. It is a different character from plain digit five (U+0035).
