U+2297 · Mathematical Operators
Circled Times ⊗
Circled Times is the Unicode character U+2297 (official name “CIRCLED TIMES”) 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+2297
HTML⊗
⊗U+2297
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+2297 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8855 | |
| HTML named entity | ⊗ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⊗ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊗ | |
| CSS | \2297 | |
| JavaScript | \u2297 | |
| Python | \u2297 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 97 | |
| UTF-16 | 2297 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8A%97 |
Character details
| Official name | CIRCLED TIMES |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Enclosed Letters & Numbers |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⊗
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
2297then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled times”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled times”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
2297.
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 times” or enter
U+2297. - HTML:
⊗or⊗ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8855)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⊗?
It is U+2297 (CIRCLED TIMES), decimal 8855.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2297 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 times”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⊗ or the numeric reference ⊗.