Symbol· Math & Numbers
② Circled Digit Two
U+2461
② is the Unicode character “Circled Digit Two” (U+2461, decimal 9313) in the Math & Numbers collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
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Codes for developers
- Unicode
- U+2461
- Decimal
- 9313
- UTF-8
- E2 91 A1
- HTML entity
- ②
- HTML hex
- ②
- CSS escape
- \2461
- JavaScript
- \u2461
- URL
- %E2%91%A1
- Unicode block
- Enclosed Alphanumerics
- Unicode version
- 1.1
What is Circled Digit Two?
② is the Unicode character “Circled Digit Two” (U+2461, decimal 9313) in the Math & Numbers collection on Free Text Symbols. It pastes as plain text into bios, usernames, messages, docs, and code comments — not as an image sticker. It sits in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block and was added in Unicode 1.1.
When to use ②
Use Circled Digit Two when you want a compact Math & Numbers glyph that survives copy-paste across phones and apps. Pair it with other Math & Numbers symbols, or drop it into a fancy-text line for Instagram, Discord, TikTok, or email signatures.
How to copy and paste
Tap the large glyph or the Copy button to put ② on your clipboard, then paste with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. Open the parent Math & Numbers page for more related characters, or the guide for PNG download tips.
What makes ② different from a plain 2
② is a single character, U+2461 CIRCLED DIGIT TWO, not a "2" with a circle drawn around it by a font. Because the circle is part of the character, it stays wherever plain text goes: a bio, a spreadsheet cell, a file name, a chat message.
Unicode also records that ② is a "circled" form of the digit 2 (its compatibility decomposition is <circle> 0032). That has a practical side effect. Any software that applies Unicode compatibility normalization (NFKC) turns ② back into a plain "2", so step② and step2 become the same text. If you need the circle to survive a sign-up form or a search index, test it there first.
Ways to use ②
- Numbered steps and callouts: instructions, recipe cards and slides, where ① ② ③ stand out from the body text.
- Diagrams and maps: a small ② beside a part or a location keeps labels short.
- Lists in plain-text places that don't support real numbered lists, like social bios or chat messages.
Look-alikes and how to tell them apart
| Glyph | Code point | Name | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ② | U+2461 | CIRCLED DIGIT TWO | Outline circle |
| ❷ | U+2777 | DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT TWO | Filled ("negative") circle. See ❷ |
| ➁ | U+2781 | DINGBAT CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT TWO | Outline circle, sans-serif digit |
| ⓶ | U+24F6 | DOUBLE CIRCLED DIGIT TWO | Two rings; added in Unicode 3.2 |
| ⑵ | U+2475 | PARENTHESIZED DIGIT TWO | (2) in one character, no circle |
| ⒉ | U+2489 | DIGIT TWO FULL STOP | "2." in one character |
Under NFKC, ② becomes "2", ⑵ becomes "(2)" and ⒉ becomes "2.". The dingbat and double-circled versions have no compatibility mapping, so they stay as they are.
Width and rendering
Unicode gives ② the East Asian Width value "Ambiguous". That means it can be displayed narrow (letter-width) in Western text and wide (full-width) in Chinese, Japanese or Korean contexts. So the same ② can take up different amounts of space depending on the app and font. If a row of ①②③ looks uneven, keep them all in the same font.
② is also not a digit to software. Its Unicode category is "Other Number" (No), not "Decimal Number", so a program that parses digits, such as Python's int("②"), rejects it.
Typing ② without copy-paste
- Microsoft Word for Windows: type
2461, then press Alt + X. - Mac: add the Unicode Hex Input input source, switch to it, hold Option and type
2461. - HTML:
②(also in the codes table above).
Related Math & Numbers symbols
FAQ
Circled Digit Two FAQ
Short answers about copying ② (Circled Digit Two).
How do I copy Circled Digit Two (②)?
Click the large ② glyph or the Copy button on this page. The character is copied as Unicode text you can paste into any app that accepts plain text.
What is the Unicode code for Circled Digit Two?
Circled Digit Two is U+2461 (decimal 9313, UTF-8 E2 91 A1). HTML entity: ②. HTML hex: ②. CSS escape: \2461.
Where can I paste ②?
Paste Circled Digit Two into social bios, usernames, chat apps, documents, and websites. It is free Unicode text from the Math & Numbers set on Free Text Symbols.
How do I download Circled Digit Two (②) as a PNG?
Use the PNG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download PNG. The file is created in your browser.
How do I download or copy Circled Digit Two (②) as an SVG?
Use the SVG image panel on this page. Choose a size from 64 to 1024 pixels and a transparent or solid background, then press Download SVG or Copy SVG. The file and the markup are created in your browser.
Why did ② turn into a normal 2 after I pasted it?
The app normalized your text. Under Unicode compatibility normalization (NFKC), ② maps to the plain digit "2". That's the app's processing, not a problem with the character.
What is the difference between ② and ❷?
② (U+2461) has an outline circle. ❷ (U+2777) has a filled circle with the digit cut out. They are separate characters, so pick one style for the whole list.
Is there a circled number bigger than ⑳?
Yes. ㉑ to ㉟ (U+3251–U+325F) and ㊱ to ㊿ (U+32B1–U+32BF) continue the series up to 50, in the Enclosed CJK Letters and Months block.