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Medium Black Circle — Google Noto

⚫ black circle emoji

The black circle emoji ⚫ depicts a solid, medium-sized black circle with a simple geometric appearance. It is used in contexts related to circles, black shapes, and geometric designs. Its plain form can also serve as a visual marker in text or lists.

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Category
Symbols
Unicode version
6.0
Release year
2010
Unicode sequence
U+26AB
Emoji version
0.6
Artwork
13 available designs
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What does ⚫ mean?

A medium-sized, solid black circle, typically rendered with a smooth, uniform black color. This emoji is part of the geometric symbols series in Unicode, designed to represent a basic geometric shape. It has no specific cultural or emotional connotation, serving primarily as a visual element or placeholder.

Common uses

  • Representing a generic black circle: 'The dot on the map is represented by ⚫'
  • Used in technical diagrams: 'In the flowchart, ⚫ indicates a decision point'
  • As a placeholder or bullet point: 'Steps to follow: ⚫ Step 1, ⚫ Step 2'

In a message

For the project timeline, use ⚫ to mark each milestone.
The agenda for today: ⚫ Review last quarter's performance, ⚫ Plan next quarter's goals.
In the recipe, ⚫ indicates the steps to be done simultaneously.

Variations

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.

Platform designs

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Google Noto

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Apache 2.0

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CC BY 4.0

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Google

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Twitter

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Facebook

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Microsoft Fluent 3D

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MIT

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Frequently asked questions

What does ⚫ mean?

A medium-sized, solid black circle, typically rendered with a smooth, uniform black color. This emoji is part of the geometric symbols series in Unicode, designed to represent a basic geometric shape. It has no specific cultural or emotional connotation, serving primarily as a visual element or placeholder.

How do I copy Medium Black Circle?

Click Copy emoji, then paste it into a message or text field. Use Ctrl+V on Windows or Cmd+V on Mac.

How do I download Medium Black Circle?

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Does Medium Black Circle support skin tones?

This entry has no skin-tone variations in the current catalog. Different platform designs are renderings of the same character, not separate emoji.