Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (➅) is the Unicode character at U+2785 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 6 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➅
Unicode U+2785
Hex entity ➅
Decimal ➅
CSS escape \2785
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➅. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 6 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
➅
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➅
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➅
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2785
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➅
Type ➅, or ➅ / ➅
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2785"
Plain digit six (not circled)
Type 6 (U+0036)
Looking for &circled6; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➅ Download your receipt
Large glyph➅
Step list➃ Review ➄ Confirm ➅ Done
Monospacestep ➅ → receipt
With entitiesHex: ➅ | Decimal: ➅
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six 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 ➅ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (➅) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2785";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Six using Hex Code: ➅</p>
<p>Circled Six using HTML Code: ➅</p>
<p id="point">Circled Six using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➅</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Six using Hex Code: ➅
Circled Six using HTML Code: ➅
Circled Six using CSS Entity: ➅
Typed directly: ➅
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2785 → ➅ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➅.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10117 → ➅. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2785 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➅ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➅: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled6; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2785 belongs in CSS. ➅ / ➅ belong in HTML.
➅ vs 6
Different characters
➅ is U+2785; digit 6 is U+0036. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➅ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➅, not ➅.
Related
Negative circled
❻ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➅.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (U+2785) and its numeric entity forms (➅, ➅, CSS \\2785) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 6 (➅)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➅ 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+2785 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➅ or ➅ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2785 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 6 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six is U+2785 (decimal 10117).
HTML: use ➅ or ➅ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2785 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➅ for step-style UI; type 6 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2785 → ➅ / ➅ / CSS \2785, or paste ➅.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➅ (hex), ➅ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2785 in the content property. All render ➅. You can also paste ➅ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2785 (hex 2785, decimal 10117). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➅. Use numeric references like ➅ or ➅.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 6 (U+0036).
No. Digit six is U+0036. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six is U+2785 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➅ or ➅) go in markup. The CSS escape \2785 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➅.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit six is Unicode U+2785 (decimal 10117). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➅ or ➅. It is a different character from plain digit six (U+0036).
