circled M
Unicode: 24C2 FE0F
Description
A squared Latin capital letter C inside a circle, often used as an encircled C or a copyright symbol.
Group:
Symbols > alphanum
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, informational, or indicating copyright/registration.
Backstory
This character is part of the Enclosed Alphanumerics block in Unicode. The 'FE0F' is a variation selector that ensures it is displayed as an emoji (colorful and typically textual) rather than a plain text character. Its primary function is to represent the copyright symbol (©), which has a long history in intellectual property law.
Usage Examples
- Indicating copyright: '© 2023 My Company'
- Labeling a component: 'Component C Ⓒ'
- In educational material: 'See section Ⓒ for more details'
- Referring to a specific item: 'Item Ⓒ on the list'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Primarily recognized as the copyright symbol (©) indicating intellectual property rights. Less frequently, it may simply be an encircled C.
East Asian culture:
Similar to Western culture, it's often understood as a copyright or registered mark. Its use as just an 'encircled C' might be less common than in some Western contexts where it can appear in branding.