HTML Entity for Black Right Bullet (⁍)
What You'll Learn
How to display Black Right Bullet (⁍) in HTML and CSS. This character is U+204D in the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F), added in Unicode 3.0 (1999). Its Unicode name is BLACK RIGHTWARDS BULLET—a right-pointing bullet or list marker, often used as an alternative to standard bullets or for directional UI accents.
There is no named HTML entity for U+204D. Use ⁍ or ⁍ in markup, or \204D in stylesheet content. The symbol suits bullet lists, navigation markers, UI design, and document formatting. Pair decorative bullets with visible text or aria-label when they convey meaning.
⚡ Quick Reference — Black Right Bullet
U+204DGeneral Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F)
⁍Hexadecimal reference
⁍Decimal reference
—None (use numeric refs)
Name Value
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Unicode U+204D
Hex code ⁍
HTML code ⁍
Named entity —
CSS code \204DComplete HTML Example
This example shows U+204D using hexadecimal and decimal character references, plus a CSS content escape on a pseudo-element:
<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>
<head>
<style>
#point:after{
content: "\204D";
}
</style>
</head>
<body>
<p>Black Right Bullet using Hexa Decimal: ⁍</p>
<p>Black Right Bullet using HTML Code: ⁍</p>
<p id="point">Black Right Bullet using CSS Entity: </p>
</body>
</html>🌐 Browser Support
U+204D is widely supported in modern browsers; bullet glyph shape varies by typeface:
👀 Live Preview
See the glyph at different sizes and beside the paired leftwards bullet (font-dependent):
⁍ Second item
⁍ Third item
🧠 How It Works
Hexadecimal Code
⁍ references code point U+204D using hex digits 204D after the #x prefix.
Decimal HTML Code
⁍ is the decimal equivalent (8269) for the same Black Right Bullet character.
CSS Entity
\204D is the CSS escape for U+204D, used in the content property of ::before or ::after.
Same visual result
Hex, decimal, and CSS escapes all produce ⁍. There is no named HTML entity for U+204D.
Use Cases
The Black Right Bullet (⁍) is commonly used for:
Alternative list markers for unordered lists, outlines, and nested content.
Buttons, navigation indicators, menus, and graphical UI elements.
Right-pointing markers, back buttons, and navigation hints.
Section markers, pull quotes, and typographic accents in articles.
Web design accents, borders, and decorative bullet points.
List items, menu indicators, and compact touch interfaces.
Pair ⁍ with text or ARIA when used for decorative or directional markers.
💡 Best Practices
Do
- Use hex or decimal consistently—there is no named entity for U+204D
- Pair ⁍ with ⁌ (black leftwards bullet) for bidirectional list styling
- Scale with
font-sizeso the bullet fits list and UI contexts - Choose fonts that support the General Punctuation block (U+2000–U+206F)
- Use
\204Donly inside CSScontent, not inside HTML text nodes - Add
aria-hidden="true"when purely decorative, or text for meaningful markers
Don’t
- Confuse U+204D with U+204C (leftwards bullet) or standard bullets (• •)
- Rely on ⁍ alone to communicate meaning in critical UI
- Assume every font renders punctuation bullets crisply at small sizes
- Use decorative bullets as the only navigation or state cue
- Mix CSS escapes into HTML text nodes (use numeric refs in markup)
Key Takeaways
Two numeric references render the same glyph
⁍ ⁍CSS content escape
\204DU+204D is a rightwards bullet; pairs with Black Leftwards Bullet U+204C
General Punctuation block U+2000–U+206F; no named HTML entity
Pair ornamental glyphs with text or ARIA when meaning must be clear
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⁍ (hex), ⁍ (decimal), or \204D in CSS content. There is no named entity; all valid methods render ⁍.U+204D (hex 204D, decimal 8269). General Punctuation (U+2000–U+206F). Unicode name BLACK RIGHTWARDS BULLET.\204D escape belongs in stylesheets (for example on pseudo-elements). Do not paste CSS escapes into HTML text nodes.⁍, ⁍, or \204D in CSS depending on whether you are authoring markup or styles.Explore More HTML Entities!
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