HTML Entity for Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (➏)
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Updated: Sep 2026
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Unicode U+278F
Definition
What Is the Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six Entity?
Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (➏) is the Unicode character at U+278F in the Dingbats block. It looks like a sans-serif digit 6 on a filled circle and is common for high-contrast step markers.
Remember
Character ➏
Unicode U+278F
Hex entity ➏
Decimal ➏
CSS escape \278F
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➏. Prefer this character when you need a filled sans-serif 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
➏
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➏
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➏
HTML markup
CSS escape
\278F
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the filled sans-serif circled glyph ➏
Type ➏, or ➏ / ➏
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\278F"
Filled circled six (non-sans)
Use ❻ (U+277B)
Plain digit six (not circled)
Type 6 (U+0036)
Looking for &negcircledsans6; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➏ Download receipt
Large glyph➏
Step list➍ Review ➎ Confirm ➏ Done
Monospacestep ➏ → receipt
With entitiesHex: ➏ | Decimal: ➏
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Negative 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 ➏ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (➏) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\278F";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using Hex Code: ➏</p>
<p>Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using HTML Code: ➏</p>
<p id="point">Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➏</p>
</body>
</html>
Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using Hex Code: ➏
Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using HTML Code: ➏
Neg. Circled Sans-Serif Six using CSS Entity: ➏
Typed directly: ➏
How It Works
1. Hex:U+278F → ➏ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➏.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10127 → ➏. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \278F in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➏ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➏: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &negcircledsans6; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\278F belongs in CSS. ➏ / ➏ belong in HTML.
➏ vs ❻ vs 6
Different characters
➏ is U+278F; filled circled ❻ is U+277B; digit 6 is U+0036.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➏ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➏, not ➏.
Related
Open circled form
➅ (open circled sans-serif) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➏.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six (U+278F) and its numeric entity forms (➏, ➏, CSS \\278F) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Neg. Circled Sans-Serif 6 (➏)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➏ 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+278F / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➏ or ➏ for the Unicode glyph, and \\278F only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 6 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Six is U+278F (decimal 10127).
HTML: use ➏ or ➏ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \278F inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➏ for filled sans-serif step badges; type 6 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+278F → ➏ / ➏ / CSS \278F, or paste ➏.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➏ (hex), ➏ (decimal), or the CSS escape \278F in the content property. All render ➏. You can also paste ➏ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+278F (hex 278F, decimal 10127). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➏. Use numeric references like ➏ or ➏.
Use it for filled sans-serif step markers, rankings, and high-contrast numbered badges. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 6 (U+0036).
No. Digit six is U+0036. Negative circled six is U+277B (❻). Negative circled sans-serif six is U+278F (➏) — a different character.
HTML entities (➏ or ➏) go in markup. The CSS escape \278F is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➏.
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Did you know?
Negative circled sans-serif digit six is Unicode U+278F (decimal 10127). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➏ or ➏. It is a different character from plain digit six (U+0036) and from filled circled ❻ (U+277B).