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U+229D · Mathematical Operators

Circled Dash ⊝

Circled Dash is the Unicode character U+229D (official name “CIRCLED DASH”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s enclosed letters & numbers collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+229D
HTML⊝
⊝U+229D

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+229D
Decimal8861
HTML named entity⊝
HTML (hex)⊝
HTML (decimal)⊝
CSS\229D
JavaScript\u229D
Python\u229D
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 9D
UTF-16229D
URL-encoded%E2%8A%9D

Character details

Official nameCIRCLED DASH
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryEnclosed Letters & Numbers
EmojiNo

How to type ⊝

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 229D then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled dash”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled dash”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 229D.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “circled dash” or enter U+229D.
  • HTML: ⊝ or ⊝
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8861)

Similar enclosed letters & numbers

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Circled Asterisk Operator
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Circled Horizontal Bar with Notch
Circled Triangle Down
Circled Digit One
Circled Digit Two
Circled Digit Three
Circled Digit Four
Circled Digit Five
Circled Digit Six
Circled Digit Seven
Circled Digit Eight
Circled Digit Nine
Circled Number Ten

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊝?

It is U+229D (CIRCLED DASH), decimal 8861.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 229D then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “circled dash”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊝ or the numeric reference ⊝.