HTML Entity for Black Left Bullet (⁌)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+204C

HTML Entity for black left bullet (⁌) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Black Left Bullet?

Black left bullet (⁌) is Unicode U+204C in the General Punctuation block. It is a filled bullet that points left — useful for custom lists and directional markers. HTML has no standard named entity — use numeric or CSS forms (or type the character in UTF-8).

Remember

Character     ⁌
Unicode       U+204C
Hex entity    &#x204C;
Decimal       &#8268;
Named entity  (none)
CSS escape    \204C
Not the same  ⁍ U+204D (black right bullet)

All of these produce the same glyph: ⁌. Prefer typing ⁌ in UTF-8 when you can; use ⁌ / ⁌ or CSS for generated content.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`⁌`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Named entity	None	—
Hex entity	`⁌`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`⁌`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\204C`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
Left-pointing filled bullet	`⁌` or type `⁌`
Right-pointing filled bullet	⁍ (U+204D)
Ordinary HTML list	Use `<ul>` / `<li>` (semantics first)
Icon via CSS	`content: "\204C"` on `::before`

See it

Live Preview

Black left bullet in study contexts.

Inline marker ⁌ Tip item

Large glyph ⁌

vs. right bullet ⁌ left · ⁍ right

Accessible label Note

With entities Hex: ⁌ | Decimal: ⁌

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows ⁌ with hex, decimal, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + CSS + Typed

Four ways to produce ⁌ in a single document (no named entity).

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Black Left Bullet (⁌) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\204C";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Black left bullet using Hex Code: &#x204C;</p>
  <p>Black left bullet using HTML Code: &#8268;</p>
  <p id="point">Black left bullet using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⁌</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+204C → ⁌ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁌.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8268 → ⁌. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \204C in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that ⁌ after the paragraph text.

4. Typed ⁌: fine in UTF-8 source. All four lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with black left bullet (⁌).

Named

No &name; form

U+204C has no standard named entity — use ⁌ or ⁌.

⁍

Not the right bullet

For a right-pointing bullet use ⁍ (U+204D).

Lists

Prefer real list markup

For ordinary lists use <ul>/<li>. Use ⁌ when you need this specific glyph as decoration.

a11y

Label or hide

Screen readers may skip rare bullets. Hide pure decoration with aria-hidden, or add a short label.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\204C belongs in CSS. ⁌ / ⁌ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⁌, not &#x204C.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Black left bullet (U+204C) and its entity forms (⁌, ⁌, CSS \\204C) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph quality depends on font support for General Punctuation.

✓ Universal support

Black Left Bullet (⁌)

Type ⁌, or encode with hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+204C / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer a typed ⁌ or ⁌ for markers. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\204C only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: black left bullet is U+204C (decimal 8268).
HTML: use ⁌ or ⁌ (no named entity).
CSS: use \204C inside content for generated markers.
Watch out: ⁌ ≠ ⁍ (left ≠ right bullet).

One line: U+204C → ⁌ / ⁌ / CSS \204C.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display black left bullet (⁌) in HTML?

Use ⁌ (hex), ⁌ (decimal), or the CSS escape \204C in the content property. All render ⁌. You can also paste ⁌ directly if your file is UTF-8. There is no standard named entity.

What is the Unicode value for black left bullet?

U+204C (hex 204C, decimal 8268). Unicode names it BLACK LEFTWARDS BULLET. It belongs to the General Punctuation block.

Is there a named HTML entity for ⁌ (U+204C)?

No. HTML5 / WHATWG does not define a named character reference for U+204C. Prefer ⁌, ⁌, or a typed ⁌ in UTF-8.

How is ⁌ different from ⁍?

⁌ (U+204C) points left. ⁍ (U+204D) is black rightwards bullet. They are different code points.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for ⁌?

HTML entities (⁌ or ⁌) go in markup. The CSS escape \204C is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⁌.

When should I use black left bullet?

Use ⁌ for custom list markers, left-pointing UI bullets, and directional indicators. Prefer standard list markup for ordinary lists when semantics matter.

Did you know?

Black left bullet is Unicode U+204C (decimal 8268) in the General Punctuation block — official name BLACK LEFTWARDS BULLET. There is no standard named HTML entity. It is not black right bullet (U+204D ⁍).

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