0x2461

0x2461 commonly refers to the Unicode code point U+2461, which is the circled digit two (②). This symbol is part of the Dingbats block and is designed to represent the numeral two enclosed in a circle. It is used in various typographic contexts to convey enumerated items or decorative markers.

In terms of encoding, U+2461 resides in the range of characters that are not part of the ASCII set. Its UTF-8 representation is the three-byte sequence E2 91 A1, and its UTF-16 encoding is 0x2461. In HTML, it can be included with the numeric character reference ② or decimal reference ②. Font rendering of this symbol can vary across typefaces, with some fonts displaying a clean circular outline and bold numerals, while others may differ in stroke thickness or style.

Usage and considerations: circled numbers like U+2461 are commonly employed in lists, outlines, or UI elements where a compact numeric label is desired without relying on punctuation like periods. They are particularly prevalent in East Asian typography and multilingual documents. When integrating such symbols into software or documents, developers and authors should consider font availability and accessibility, as screen readers may read the symbol as “circled two” rather than simply “two” depending on the rendering and assistive technology.

See also: circled digits U+2460 to U+2469, the broader Unicode Dingbats block, and related circled-number characters.