Copy number symbols ① ② ③ Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ for ordered lists. Ideal for step-by-step guides, rankings, and organized content presentation.
Number Symbols ① ② ③ ¹ ² ³ Copy Paste Numeral & Digit Characters
This collection features 79 number symbols including circled numbers, superscripts, subscripts, and special numeral formats. From circled digits ①②③ to fractions ½¼ to Roman numerals Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ, these Unicode number characters enable formatted lists, mathematical notation, and styled numbering. Copy and paste them into ordered content, references, or anywhere special number formatting helps.
Numbered symbols developed across multiple typographic traditions. Circled numbers emerged for legal documents and references. Superscripts and subscripts serve mathematical and scientific notation. Roman numerals carry historical gravitas. Unicode unified these diverse numeral traditions into accessible character sets.
Modern usage includes styled list numbering, footnote references, mathematical expressions, outline formatting, and decorative enumeration. Circled numbers especially suit step-by-step guides, rankings, and any numbered content benefiting from visual distinctiveness.
How to Use Number Symbols
Click any number symbol above to copy it instantly. Paste with Ctrl+V (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+V (Mac) into any text field. These Unicode characters work on all platforms.
When to Use Number Symbols
- Styled lists: ① ② ③ for visually distinctive numbered steps.
- Footnotes: ¹ ² ³ superscript references in text.
- Math notation: x² for squared, subscripts for chemical formulas.
- Rankings: Circled numbers for leaderboards and ratings.
- Outlines: Roman numerals Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ for formal document structure.
- Fractions: ½ ¼ ¾ for recipe measurements and specifications.
Number Symbol Types
- Circled (①②③): Numbers in circles. Clean, distinctive, 1-20 available.
- Superscript (¹²³): Raised small numbers. Footnotes, exponents.
- Subscript (₁₂₃): Lowered small numbers. Chemical formulas, indices.
- Fractions (½¼¾): Pre-composed fraction characters.
- Roman (ⅠⅡⅢⅣ): Classical numerals for formal contexts.
- Negative circled (❶❷❸): Filled circles with white numbers.
Circled Numbers Range
- Standard: ① through ⑳ (1-20) available in Unicode.
- Negative: ❶ through ❿ (1-10) filled circle variants.
- Double circled: ⓵ through ⓾ for additional distinction.
- Parenthesized: ⑴ ⑵ ⑶ for numbered list alternatives.
Tips for Number Symbol Use
- Consistency in series: Use same style throughout (all circled, all Roman, etc.).
- Circled numbers attract attention: Good for key steps, less good for dense content.
- Superscripts for references: Standard footnote/endnote convention.
- Roman for formality: Outlines, acts/scenes, formal enumeration.
- Fractions for precision: ½ is clearer than 1/2 in many contexts.
Common Questions
- How high do circled numbers go? Standard Unicode includes ① through ⑳ (1-20).
- Can I use superscripts for math? Yes—x² works, but complex equations need proper math typesetting.
- Are Roman numerals uppercase only? Lowercase ⅰⅱⅲ also exist for some uses.
- Which fraction symbols exist? Common fractions like ½ ¼ ¾ ⅓ ⅔ are available.
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