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Circled Number One (①)

The circled number one ① is Unicode U+2460, the number one enclosed in a circular border, used for step-by-step instructions and map legends. Press Copy to put it on your clipboard.

Unicode
U+2460
HTML
①
Word
2460 Alt+X

How to type the circled number one (①)

The quickest way is to press Copy above and paste. To type ① yourself, use the method for your device below.

Windows

  1. In Word or Outlook, type 2460 and press Alt + X. Alt + X converts the hex code before the cursor into the character, and back again.
  2. Press Win + R, type charmap and press Enter. Tick “Advanced view”, search for Circled Digit One, then Select and Copy. Character Map is built into every version of Windows.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for circled digit one and double-click it.
  2. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2460.

Linux & ChromeOS

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2460, then press Enter or Space. Works in GTK and IBus apps (GNOME, Firefox, Chrome, LibreOffice) and on ChromeOS.

iPhone & iPad

  1. Copy ① from this page, then go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement and add it with a shortcut such as ;circ. The shortcut then turns into the symbol as you type, in every app.

Android

  1. Copy ① here, then open Gboard settings → Dictionary → Personal dictionary and add it with a shortcut.

Microsoft Word

  1. Type 2460, then press Alt + X.
  2. Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set “from” to Unicode (hex), type 2460 in “Character code” and click Insert.

Google Docs

  1. Insert → Special characters, then search for “circled digit one” or draw it in the box.

Excel & Google Sheets

  1. Enter =UNICHAR(9312) in a cell. It works in Excel 2013 and later and in Google Sheets.

HTML

  1. Write ① or ① in your HTML.

What does ① mean?

The circled number one ① (Unicode name CIRCLED DIGIT ONE, U+2460) belongs to the Enclosed Alphanumerics block, introduced in Unicode 1.1. It presents the numeral one neatly framed inside a circular border, preserving a uniform typographic width across variable-width fonts.

Technical authors, educational publishers, and user experience designers use circled numbers to guide readers through procedural steps ("① Prepare workspace, ② Assemble frame"). They are especially prominent in architectural blueprints, patent diagrams, flat-pack assembly guides, and map legends where circular callouts point to numbered parts without cluttering surrounding schematics or running into adjacent dimension lines.

Common uses

  • Instruction manuals: formatting distinct numbered sequential steps
  • Patent drawings and blueprints: pinpointing specific parts referenced in the text
  • Academic publications: serving as enclosed footnote and bibliographic markers
  • Map legends: indicating points of interest and transit route stops

Circled Number One codes for HTML, CSS and programming

Every code below produces ①. Use the HTML entity in web pages, the CSS escape in content, and the escape sequence in source code.

Unicode code pointU+2460
HTML decimal①
HTML hex①
CSS contentcontent: "\2460";
JavaScript"\u2460"
Python"\u2460"
Python (by name)"\N{CIRCLED DIGIT ONE}"
Java / C#"\u2460"
UTF-8 bytesE2 91 A0
UTF-162460
URL encoded%E2%91%A0

① vs look-alike characters

These characters look similar to ① but have a different meaning and code. Pasting the wrong one can break search, sorting and screen readers.

CharNameWhen to use it
Dingbat Negative Circled Digit One
U+2776		Dingbat negative circled digit one (U+2776), white number on a solid black disc.
Double Circled Digit One
U+24F5		Double circled digit one (U+24F5), framed by two concentric circles.
Digit One
U+0031		Standard digit one (U+0031), plain numeral without a frame.

Symbols similar to ①

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① character properties

Official Unicode name
CIRCLED DIGIT ONE
Also known as
circled digit one, enclosed number 1, number 1 in circle
Code point
U+2460
Unicode block
Enclosed Alphanumerics (U+2460–U+24FF)
General category
Other number (No)
Added in
Unicode 1.1 (1993)
Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane (0)
Emoji
No, it is a text symbol

Frequently asked questions

What is the advantage of using ① instead of (1)?

Circled numbers occupy a single character cell, aligning cleanly in lists and saving horizontal space in compact technical tables.

How do I type ① on Windows?

In Word or Outlook, type 2460 and press Alt + X to convert the hex code into the circled digit one.

Is there an alt code for the circled number one?

No. ① is outside the Windows-1252 and code page 437 character sets, so no Alt + number code produces it. Copy it from this page, type 2460 then Alt + X in Word, or find it in Character Map.

How do I type the circled number one on a Mac?

There is no single Option shortcut for ① on the US layout. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search for “circled digit one” and double-click it, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code for the circled number one?

① has no named HTML entity. Use the numeric reference ① or ①, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

What is the Unicode for the circled number one?

① is U+2460, officially named CIRCLED DIGIT ONE, in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. It has been part of Unicode since version 1.1 (1993).