Circled Asterisk Bullet
Dots & CirclesThe Circled Asterisk (⊛) is a Unicode bullet-point symbol in the Dots & Circles family. Reads as 'note this'. Useful for footnoted bullets in academic writing.
Visually, it looks like a circle containing an asterisk. Click the ⊛ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it into Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram captions, LinkedIn posts, Discord messages, or anywhere else you write lists.
How to copy and paste the Circled Asterisk bullet
One-click copy
Tap the big ⊛ at the top of this page. It copies to your clipboard instantly — paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac).
Unicode codepoint
This bullet has the codepoint U+229B. Some apps accept it as a Unicode escape (e.g. \u229B in JavaScript or ⊛ in HTML).
Works everywhere
Word documents, Google Docs, Notion pages, Markdown lists, Instagram bios, LinkedIn posts, Discord channels, Slack messages, plain emails and printed PDFs.
When the Circled Asterisk bullet works best
Reads as 'note this'. Useful for footnoted bullets in academic writing. Classic round bullets — from • to ⦿. The everyday list markers.
If you're writing a checklist, a feature comparison, an Instagram bio, a resume, or a technical document, the right bullet shape makes your list feel intentional rather than default. The Circled Asterisk reads as a circle containing an asterisk — pair it with body copy whose tone matches.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Circled Asterisk symbol?
The Circled Asterisk (⊛) is a Unicode character in the Dots & Circles family, with the codepoint U+229B. It looks like a circle containing an asterisk and works as a list marker, decorative bullet, or visual separator in any text field that accepts Unicode.
How do I type ⊛ on a keyboard?
The fastest way is to click the ⊛ at the top of this page — it copies to your clipboard instantly. There's no standard keyboard shortcut for this bullet on most keyboards, but you can also enter it as the Unicode codepoint U+229B via your operating system's character picker.
Where does ⊛ render correctly?
⊛ is part of the Unicode standard, so it renders on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux, modern browsers, Word, Google Docs, Notion, Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord, Slack, and almost every app made in the last decade. Older terminals or systems missing the relevant font may show a fallback box (□).
Can I use ⊛ in my Instagram or LinkedIn bio?
Yes — Unicode bullets work directly in Instagram bios, LinkedIn headlines, Twitter posts, TikTok bios, and YouTube descriptions. Just copy ⊛ from this page and paste it where you write your bio. No special formatting needed.