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Diamond Symbol (◆)

The diamond symbol ◆ is Unicode U+25C6, a solid filled diamond shape used in typography, trail ratings, gaming and decorative dividers. Press Copy to put it on your clipboard.

Unicode
U+25C6
HTML
◆
Word
25C6 Alt+X

How to type the diamond symbol (◆)

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

Windows

  1. In Word or Outlook, type 25C6 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 Black Diamond, 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 black diamond and double-click it.
  2. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 25C6.

Linux & ChromeOS

  1. Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 25c6, then press Enter or Space. Works in GTK and IBus apps (GNOME, Firefox, Chrome, LibreOffice) and on ChromeOS.

iPhone & iPad

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

Android

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

Microsoft Word

  1. Type 25C6, then press Alt + X.
  2. Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set “from” to Unicode (hex), type 25C6 in “Character code” and click Insert.

Google Docs

  1. Insert → Special characters, then search for “black diamond” or draw it in the box.

Excel & Google Sheets

  1. Enter =UNICHAR(9670) in a cell. It works in Excel 2013 and later and in Google Sheets.

HTML

  1. Write ◆ or ◆ in your HTML.

What does ◆ mean?

The diamond symbol ◆ (Unicode name BLACK DIAMOND, U+25C6) is a solid, equilateral rhombus glyph positioned in the Geometric Shapes block since Unicode 1.1. It possesses a refined geometric aesthetic that lends elegance to text formatting and graphic design.

In outdoor recreation across North America, a single black diamond marks advanced, expert ski trails, while a double black diamond warns of extremely hazardous terrain. In editorial typography, graphic designers utilize ◆ as a sophisticated section break between paragraphs or as an ornamental bullet point. It also features prominently on baseball scorecards to illustrate runners positioned around the infield bases.

Common uses

  • Ski resort slope ratings: signifying advanced, expert-level terrain
  • Editorial typography: acting as a decorative scene break and ornamental bullet
  • Flowcharts and data diagrams: marking special conditional nodes and milestones
  • Baseball scorecards: representing base runners advancing along the infield diamond

Diamond Symbol codes for HTML, CSS and programming

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

Unicode code pointU+25C6
HTML decimal◆
HTML hex◆
CSS contentcontent: "\25C6";
JavaScript"\u25C6"
Python"\u25C6"
Python (by name)"\N{BLACK DIAMOND}"
Java / C#"\u25C6"
UTF-8 bytesE2 97 86
UTF-1625C6
URL encoded%E2%97%86

◆ vs look-alike characters

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

CharNameWhen to use it
Diamond Suit
U+2666		Black diamond suit (U+2666), the traditional playing card suit symbol.
White Diamond
U+25C7		White diamond (U+25C7), the hollow outline counterpart.
Lozenge
U+25CA		Lozenge (U+25CA), a more acute, slender rhombus symbol.

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◆ character properties

Official Unicode name
BLACK DIAMOND
Also known as
black diamond, solid diamond, rhombus symbol, filled diamond
Code point
U+25C6
Unicode block
Geometric Shapes (U+25A0–U+25FF)
General category
Other symbol (So)
Added in
Unicode 1.1 (1993)
Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane (0)
Emoji
No, it is a text symbol

Frequently asked questions

How does ◆ differ from the card suit ♦?

The black diamond ◆ is a pure geometric rhombus with straight symmetrical edges, whereas the card suit ♦ often features subtle concave curves in traditional serif typefaces.

What is the Windows alt code for ◆?

In Microsoft Word, type 25C6 and press Alt + X to generate the black diamond symbol.

Is there an alt code for the diamond symbol?

No. ◆ is outside the Windows-1252 and code page 437 character sets, so no Alt + number code produces it. Copy it from this page, type 25C6 then Alt + X in Word, or find it in Character Map.

How do I type the diamond symbol on a Mac?

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

What is the HTML code for the diamond symbol?

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

What is the Unicode for the diamond symbol?

◆ is U+25C6, officially named BLACK DIAMOND, in the Geometric Shapes block. It has been part of Unicode since version 1.1 (1993).