Ⓢ circled capital S
Ⓢ
U+24C8
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| Character | Ⓢ | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+24C8 | |
| HTML decimal | Ⓢ | |
| HTML hexadecimal | Ⓢ | |
| HTML named entity | Ⓢ | |
| CSS content | \24C8 | |
| JavaScript / UTF-16 | \u24C8 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 93 88 |
Meaning & usage
Circled capital S (Ⓢ) places a letter or number inside a surrounding shape.
Use it for a compact list marker or label; enclosed forms remain separate Unicode characters.
U+24C8 identifies this exact circled capital S form; copying the character preserves its Unicode identity, while its appearance depends on the font or emoji renderer.
circled capital S occupies one Unicode code point. A similar-looking letter, punctuation mark or emoji is not necessarily interchangeable with Ⓢ in search, filenames or text processing.
How to type circled capital S
- Windows
- Use Win + . for the emoji and symbol panel, or Character Map for supported fonts. In Microsoft Word, enter each hexadecimal code (24C8) and press Alt + X. There is no universal decimal Alt code for this character; legacy Alt codes depend on the code page.
- Mac
- Open Character Viewer with Control + Command + Space and search for circled capital S. With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled, hold Option and enter the UTF-16 units shown above. Standard Option shortcuts do not cover every Unicode symbol.
- Linux
- In compatible GTK applications, press Ctrl + Shift + U, enter 24C8, then Enter. Enter each code point separately for sequences. Other desktops or apps may require their character picker.
- iPhone & Android
- Look for circled capital S in your emoji keyboard if available, or copy it here and paste. Save frequently used symbols as a text replacement or keyboard shortcut; availability varies by keyboard.