Digit Two Full Stop ⒉
⒉ (U+2489) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Digit Two Full Stop is part of the Symbols family (block: Enclosed Alphanumerics). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: Punctuation marks structure text and convey tone. The history of punctuation shows how marks evolve with writing styles. The DIGIT TWO FULL STOP, encoded as U+2489, sits in the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. It is part of the Common script group. In usage, punctuation marks help readers parse sentences and show emphasis. The DIGIT TWO FULL STOP is a specialized symbol. It may appear in lists, numbering, or decorative text. Usage conventions differ by style and locale, so writers choose forms that suit their audience. In some traditions, enclosed digits appear to set apart numbers from surrounding text. In others, they act as specific markers or bullets. When used, it can signal order, separation, or a pause just like ordinary full stops in plain text. Presentations vary by platform and style guide. This symbol invites consistency with surrounding design and with the reader's expectations. Consider the context and keep messaging clear and simple.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2489 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2489 - General Category:
No - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
EN - Decomposition:
<compat> 0032 002E - Numeric Type:
Numeric - Numeric Value:
2 - Block:
Enclosed Alphanumerics - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 92 89 - UTF-16:
2489 - UTF-32:
00002489 - HTML dec:
⒉ - HTML hex:
⒉ - JS escape:
\u2489 - Python \N{}:
\N{DIGIT TWO FULL STOP} - Python \u:
\u2489 - Python \U:
\U00002489 - URL-encoded:
%E2%92%89 - CSS escape:
\2489
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2489 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity &#x2489; (hex) or &#9353; (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.