Circle Symbols
Copy and paste circle text symbols and colored circle emojis for ratings, status, bullets, and clean visual markers
Circle symbols are text-based Unicode characters and emojis that are often used as simple visual markers for lists, ratings, progress, and status. They are also commonly associated with ideas like wholeness, completion, and balance depending on context, but interpretation varies by use. This page includes circle emoticons, Unicode circle symbols, and colored circle emojis you can copy and paste (for example ○ ● ◑ 🔵) into any application.
How to Copy and Paste Circle Symbols
Browse the circle symbol grid to find the exact style you need (outlined circles, filled circles, half/partial circles, and color circle emojis). Select a circle symbol to place it into the editor, then copy and paste it into your text, documents, chats, or design notes.
What Are Circle Symbols?
A circle symbol is a text character or emoji that displays a circular shape in different styles such as open, filled, partial, dotted, or colored. Circle symbols are typically used to mark items, show selection states, represent levels or ratings, or provide compact visual cues in plain text where images are not practical. Common examples include ○ (white circle), ● (black circle), and partial circles like ◐ or ◑.
Popular Circle Symbols
These circles are widely used for bullets, status markers, simple UI-like indicators, and rating lines. They copy and paste cleanly in most apps because they are standard Unicode characters or emojis.
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| ○ | White Circle Symbol |
| ● | Black Circle Symbol |
| ◌ | Dotted Circle Symbol |
| ◉ | Fisheye / Target Circle Symbol |
| ◐ | Half Circle Symbol |
| ◑ | Half Circle Symbol |
Circle Symbol Categories
Circle characters and emojis come in multiple visual variants. Grouping them by style makes it easier to pick circles that match your layout, readability needs, and platform compatibility.
Outlined Circle Symbols
Outlined circles are commonly used as bullets, placeholders, and unselected states because they stay light and readable in dense text.
○ ◯ ⭘
Filled Circle Symbols
Filled circles are typically used for emphasis, selected states, and strong markers where contrast is important.
● ⚫ ⬤
Partial and Shaded Circles
Partial circles are often used to represent progress, fractional ratings, or intermediate states in text-only layouts.
◔ ◑ ◕ ◐ ◒
Dotted and Decorative Circles
Dotted or stylized circles can be used for placeholders, guides, or decorative separators in simple text formatting.
◌ ⊙ ⦿
Colored Circle Emojis
Colored circle emojis are commonly used for status, categorization, labels, and quick visual tagging across messaging and social platforms.
🔴 🔵 🟢 🟡 🟣 🟠 ⚪ ⚫ 🟤
Large and Small Circle Variants
Some circle symbols are designed to appear larger or heavier, which can help align with headings, UI-like rows, or bold text.
⬤ ⚪ ⚫
Circle-Based Rating Sets
Mixed circle styles are often used to create compact rating or completion lines by combining open, partial, and filled circles.
○◔◑◕●
Circle Symbol Usage Examples
Circle symbols are frequently used as compact indicators when you want a clean visual signal without images. Here are examples you can copy, adapt, or localize for your own content.
Checklist / Status Line
○ Draft ● Approved
Simple Rating
Rating: ○◔◑◕●
Progress Indicator
Progress: ◐◑●
Category Tagging
Tags: 🔵 Info 🟡 Warning 🔴 Urgent
Bullet Styling
● Item one ○ Item two ◌ Item three
Using Circle Symbols on Social Media and Online Platforms
Circle symbols and colored circle emojis are commonly used online to create clean bullets, highlight items, and label content with quick visual markers. Because these are Unicode characters and emojis, you can usually copy and paste them directly into text fields across platforms, though appearance may vary slightly by device and font. Common uses include:
- Instagram bios with bullet-like circles for compact lists
- Discord channel topics and role labels using colored circle emojis
- TikTok captions with circle markers for steps or categories
- X (Twitter) posts using circles as status or legend indicators
- WhatsApp and Telegram messages with circle-based ratings or progress
- YouTube descriptions using circles for readable sections
- Gaming profiles using circles as simple badges or separators
Professional and Practical Uses for Circle Symbols
- Bullets and list markers in plain text documents
- Status indicators (open, in progress, complete) using ○ ◐ ●
- Simple rating scales and reviews using mixed circle sets
- Legends and labels in notes, spreadsheets, and dashboards
- UI/UX mockups in text form for selection states and toggles
How to Type Circle Symbols on Any Device
- Choose one or more circle symbols or circle emojis (such as ○ ● ◑ 🔵) from the symbol grid.
- Copy your selected circles using the copy button or CTRL+C (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+C (Mac).
- Paste into your app, form, or document using CTRL+V (Windows/Linux) or ⌘+V (Mac).
Unicode Circle Symbols and Meanings
Circle symbols are defined by the Unicode standard, which assigns each character an official name and code point so it can be stored, searched, and displayed consistently across systems. Colored circle emojis are also Unicode characters, but their visual style is provided by the platform, so the same emoji may look different on different devices while keeping the same underlying meaning in text.
Circle Symbols List and Meanings
Use this list to reference common circle symbols and circle emojis with their names and typical usage. Select any circle to copy it quickly or to check details for consistent use in your content.