Ring Operator
∘ carries the Unicode name "Ring Operator" at code point U+2218. Like every character in the math set on this page, it is plain text rather than an icon, so a single click below copies something that keeps its shape in equations, formulas and technical writing.
| Symbol | ∘ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2218 | |
| Name | Ring Operator | |
| HTML (decimal) | ∘ | |
| HTML (hex) | ∘ | |
| CSS content | \2218 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2218 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x88 0x98 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2218 |
How to type the ring operator symbol
- Copy and paste: click the ∘ at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- HTML: write
∘in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2218"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2218produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the ring operator symbol?
Click the ∘ above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for ring operator?
The ring operator has the Unicode code point U+2218. In HTML you can write it as ∘ or ∘.
Can I use the ring operator symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write ∘, and in CSS use content: "\2218" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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