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U+2299 · Mathematical Operators

Circled Dot Operator

Circled Dot Operator is the Unicode character U+2299 (official name “CIRCLED DOT OPERATOR”) 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+2299
HTML⊙
U+2299

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2299
Decimal8857
HTML named entity⊙
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2299
JavaScript\u2299
Python\u2299
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 99
UTF-162299
URL-encoded%E2%8A%99

Character details

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

How to type ⊙

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2299 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled dot operator”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled dot operator”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2299.

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 dot operator” or enter U+2299.
  • HTML: ⊙ or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8857)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊙?

It is U+2299 (CIRCLED DOT OPERATOR), decimal 8857.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2299 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 dot operator”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊙ or the numeric reference ⊙.