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U+2218 · Mathematical Operators
Ring Operator ∘
The ring operator means function composition in math (f ∘ g). It also works as a tiny hollow bullet or degree-like decoration.
Look-alikes
∘ next to similar dots
Same font and size, so you can see the difference in height and weight. Click any of them to copy it.
How to type
Type ∘ on any device
- In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2218 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "ring operator", and double-click it.
- Copy it from this page once, then save it under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement (for example, type bbb to get it).
- Copy it once, then add it to your Gboard clipboard or Personal dictionary as a shortcut.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2218, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2218.
- Or type 2218 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "ring operator" or paste U+2218 into the search box.
- HTML:
∘ - CSS:
content: "\2218"; - JavaScript:
"\u2218"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | ∘ | |
| Name | Ring Operator | |
| Unicode | U+2218 | |
| Unicode name | Ring Operator | |
| Block | Mathematical Operators | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | ∘ | |
| HTML decimal | ∘ | |
| CSS | \2218 | |
| JavaScript | \u2218 |
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FAQ
Ring Operator questions
How do I copy the ring operator symbol?
Click the big ∘ at the top of this page and it's copied to your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ∘?
∘ is U+2218, named "Ring Operator". In HTML write ∘; in CSS use "\2218".
Does ∘ work on Instagram and WhatsApp?
Yes. It is a standard text character, so it works in bios, captions, chats and documents, as long as the font has it. Most modern phones show it correctly.