◘
Geometric Shape 57
- Unicode
- U+25D8
- Category
- Geometric
- HTML Entity
- ◘
- CSS
- \25D8
The ◘ (Inverse Bullet) symbol features a solid black square with a white circular cutout in its center. Originating from legacy computing systems like the classic DOS code page 437, it was historically used as a graphical bullet point or UI element in text-based interfaces. Today, it adds a retro, geometric flair to typography, custom list markers, and creative text art.
How to Type
- Windows
- Alt + 8 or Alt + 9624
- macOS
- Control + Command + Space, then search "inverse bullet"
- Linux
- Ctrl+Shift+U then 25D8
- HTML
- ▘ or ◘
In Programming
In legacy DOS environments and terminal applications, the inverse bullet frequently served as a custom list marker or radio button indicator. Modern developers occasionally use it in command-line interfaces to represent a toggled state or a selected list item.
Tags
ASCII art
DOS symbol
black square white circle
circle dot
code page 437
geometric
inverse bullet
inverse bullet point
inverted
legacy character
retro computing
shape
text bullet retro
vintage UI