① Circled Numbers & Number Symbols ① ❶ ⑴

Circled numbers ①, black circled numbers ❶, numbers in brackets ⑴, numbers with dots ⒈, Roman numerals Ⅰ and superscripts ² — number symbols for lists, steps and units. Tap the one you need to copy it.

Circled numbers

Black circled numbers

Double-circled & sans-serif circled numbers

Parenthesized & dotted numbers

Roman numerals

Superscript & subscript

Fractions

Fancy number styles

Picking the right number symbol

  • For lists and steps, ① ② ③ are the clearest and display on almost every device.
  • Use black circled numbers ❶ ❷ ❸ when you want the numbers to stand out, or ⑴ ⑵ ⑶ for a quieter look.
  • Superscripts are for units and notes, such as m² or a footnote¹.
  • Fancy digits like 𝟏𝟐𝟑 may not be read as numbers by search or screen readers, so keep them for decoration.

FAQ

How high do circled numbers go?

Outlined circled numbers run from ⓪ and ① through ㊿, and black circled numbers from ❶ to ⓴. This page lists the most used ones, up to ㉚.

Are these the same as number emoji?

No. Keycap emoji like 1️⃣ 2️⃣ are colored pictures in a box, while number symbols behave like letters and follow your text color.

Will Roman numeral symbols work everywhere?

Mostly, yes. Ⅰ Ⅱ Ⅲ are single characters, which keeps them neat in lists, but in documents that will be searched, typing the letters I, V and X is safer.