HTML Entity for Black Right Bullet (⁍)

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Updated: Sep 2026

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Unicode U+204D

HTML Entity for black right bullet (⁍) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Black Right Bullet?

Black right bullet (⁍) is Unicode U+204D in the General Punctuation block. It is a filled bullet that points right — 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+204D
Hex entity    &#x204D;
Decimal       &#8269;
Named entity  (none)
CSS escape    \204D
Not the same  ⁌ U+204C (black left 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	`\204D`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

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

See it

Live Preview

Black right bullet in study contexts.

Inline marker ⁍ Tip item

Large glyph ⁍

vs. left 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 Right Bullet (⁍) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\204D";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Black right bullet using Hex Code: &#x204D;</p>
  <p>Black right bullet using HTML Code: &#8269;</p>
  <p id="point">Black right bullet using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: ⁍</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+204D → ⁍ in HTML. The browser turns it into ⁍.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8269 → ⁍. Same result as hex.

3. CSS: use \204D 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 right bullet (⁍).

Named

No &name; form

U+204D has no standard named entity — use ⁍ or ⁍.

⁌

Not the left bullet

For a left-pointing bullet use ⁌ (U+204C).

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

\204D belongs in CSS. ⁍ / ⁍ belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write ⁍, not &#x204D.

Compatibility

Browser Support

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

✓ Universal support

Black Right 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+204D / entities Full support

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

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: black right bullet is U+204D (decimal 8269).
HTML: use ⁍ or ⁍ (no named entity).
CSS: use \204D inside content for generated markers.
Watch out: ⁍ ≠ ⁌ (right ≠ left bullet).

One line: U+204D → ⁍ / ⁍ / CSS \204D.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display black right bullet (⁍) in HTML?

Use ⁍ (hex), ⁍ (decimal), or the CSS escape \204D 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 right bullet?

U+204D (hex 204D, decimal 8269). Unicode names it BLACK RIGHTWARDS BULLET. It belongs to the General Punctuation block.

Is there a named HTML entity for ⁍ (U+204D)?

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

How is ⁍ different from ⁌?

⁍ (U+204D) points right. ⁌ (U+204C) is black leftwards 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 \204D is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render ⁍.

When should I use black right bullet?

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

Did you know?

Black right bullet is Unicode U+204D (decimal 8269) in the General Punctuation block — official name BLACK RIGHTWARDS BULLET. There is no standard named HTML entity. It is not black left bullet (U+204C ⁌).

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