Parenthesized Digit Five
Copy and paste the parenthesized digit five symbol ⑸ (U+2478) instantly. Part of the Enclosed Alphanumerics Unicode block.
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Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Parenthesized Digit Five
- Unicode Block
- Enclosed Alphanumerics
- Code Point
- U+2478
The Parenthesized Digit Five (⑸) is a Unicode character assigned to the Enclosed Alphanumerics block at code point U+2478. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The parenthesized digit five symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy ⑸ to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
⑸in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\2478with the content property
Understanding Parenthesized Digit Five
Assigned to code point U+2478, the parenthesized digit five (⑸) serves a precise role within the Enclosed Alphanumerics block. Unlike generic approximations, this dedicated Unicode entry ensures that software can distinguish it from other characters and render it with consistent intent across browsers, operating systems, and fonts.
The hexadecimal value 2478 places this character at decimal position 9336 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it is encoded in three bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity ⑸ provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "parenthesized digit," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.