About Circled Text Generator

Render letters + digits as ⒸⒾⓇⒸⓁⒺⒹ unicode glyphs. Part of the DevTools Surf developer suite. Browse more tools in the Text / String collection.

Use Cases

• Social media users creating decorative usernames and bios
• Writers using circled numbers as bullet points in plain text
• Designers adding visual flair to text in platforms without rich formatting
• Teachers creating visually distinct labels in plain-text worksheets

Tips

• Letters and digits are converted to their circled unicode equivalents
• Output displays as enclosed characters in most modern fonts and platforms
• Use circled numbers for ordered lists in plain-text environments

Fun Facts

• Circled numbers (1-20) were added to Unicode 1.1 in 1993, but circled letters weren't complete until Unicode 2.0 — they originated from Japanese industrial standards (JIS).
• The circled latin letters occupy Unicode block U+24B6 to U+24E9, originally included for compatibility with East Asian teletext and broadcast systems.
• Some circled characters like (1) through (20) have 'negative' filled variants where the circle is solid and the number is white — added in Unicode 2.0.

FAQ

Does every letter have a circled version?

Uppercase A–Z and digits 0–9 have full coverage. Lowercase a–z exists for most letters but the glyph quality varies. Punctuation is not circled in standard Unicode.

Can I use circled text in tweets?

Yes, and it stands out. Each circled letter is its own codepoint, so it counts as one character in Twitter's limit (same as regular letters).

Will it work in filenames?

It will, but most filesystems normalize unicode. The filename may appear different than what you typed. Avoid for important files.

Is this related to the Copyright © symbol?

Yes — © is the circled C. The circled-letter series includes full alphabets that follow the same typographic convention.