Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine (➈) is the Unicode character at U+2788 in the Dingbats block. It looks like a digit 9 inside a circle and is common for step markers and decorative numbering.
Remember
Character ➈
Unicode U+2788
Hex entity ➈
Decimal ➈
CSS escape \2788
Named entity (none)
All of these produce the same glyph: ➈. Prefer the Unicode character (or its entities) when you need that exact circled look; type plain 9 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
➈
HTML text (UTF-8)
Hex entity
➈
HTML markup
Decimal entity
➈
HTML markup
CSS escape
\2788
Stylesheet content
Named entity
—
Not defined in HTML5
When to use which
Situation
Use
Need the circled glyph ➈
Type ➈, or ➈ / ➈
Generated text via ::before / ::after
content: "\2788"
Plain digit nine (not circled)
Type 9 (U+0039)
Looking for &circled9; or similar
Does not exist — use numeric form
See it
Live Preview
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine rendered in common UI contexts.
Inline text➈ Download your receipt
Large glyph➈
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Monospacestep ➈ → receipt
With entitiesHex: ➈ | Decimal: ➈
Code
Complete HTML Example
One page that shows Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine 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 ➈ in a single document.
html
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
<meta charset="UTF-8">
<title>Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine (➈) in HTML</title>
<style>
#point::after {
content: "\2788";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Circled Nine using Hex Code: ➈</p>
<p>Circled Nine using HTML Code: ➈</p>
<p id="point">Circled Nine using CSS Entity: </p>
<p>Typed directly: ➈</p>
</body>
</html>
Circled Nine using Hex Code: ➈
Circled Nine using HTML Code: ➈
Circled Nine using CSS Entity: ➈
Typed directly: ➈
How It Works
1. Hex:U+2788 → ➈ in HTML. The browser turns it into ➈.
2. Decimal: same code point as 10120 → ➈. Same result as hex.
3. CSS: use \2788 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ➈ after the paragraph text.
4. Typed ➈: fine in UTF-8 pages. All four lines show the same dingbat digit.
Pitfalls & Tips
Common mistakes when working with Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine entities.
Named?
No named entity
HTML5 does not define &circled9; or similar. Use numeric forms.
CSS vs HTML
Do not mix escapes
\2788 belongs in CSS. ➈ / ➈ belong in HTML.
➈ vs 9
Different characters
➈ is U+2788; digit 9 is U+0039. Do not treat them as the same.
Fonts
Check the glyph
Dingbat support varies by font. If ➈ is missing, use a fallback font or CSS badge instead.
Semicolon
End references
Always finish with ; — write ➈, not ➈.
Related
Negative circled
❾ (negative circled) is a different Unicode character — not the same as ➈.
Compatibility
Browser Support
Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine (U+2788) and its numeric entity forms (➈, ➈, CSS \\2788) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph shape depends on the font.
✓ Universal support
Circled Sans-Serif 9 (➈)
Encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — or paste ➈ 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+2788 / entitiesFull support
Bottom line: Use ➈ or ➈ for the Unicode glyph, and \\2788 only inside CSS content. Prefer typed 9 for ordinary numbers.
Remember
Key Takeaways
Unicode: Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine is U+2788 (decimal 10120).
HTML: use ➈ or ➈ when you need an entity.
CSS: use \2788 inside content for generated text.
Default: use ➈ for step-style UI; type 9 for ordinary numbers.
One line:U+2788 → ➈ / ➈ / CSS \2788, or paste ➈.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use ➈ (hex), ➈ (decimal), or the CSS escape \2788 in the content property. All render ➈. You can also paste ➈ directly when your file is UTF-8.
U+2788 (hex 2788, decimal 10120). It belongs to the Dingbats Unicode block.
No. HTML5 does not define a named entity for ➈. Use numeric references like ➈ or ➈.
Use it for step markers, rankings, menus, and decorative numbered labels. For plain counts or data, prefer typing digit 9 (U+0039).
No. Digit nine is U+0039. Circled Sans-Serif Digit Nine is U+2788 — a different character with a different code point.
HTML entities (➈ or ➈) go in markup. The CSS escape \2788 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ➈.
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Did you know?
Circled sans-serif digit nine is Unicode U+2788 (decimal 10120). HTML5 has no named entity for it — use ➈ or ➈. It is a different character from plain digit nine (U+0039).
