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White Circle
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Definitions
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Symbols · Geometric
Common
A basic geometric symbol representing a white or empty circle, often used to indicate selection, neutrality, emptiness, or as a visual marker in lists and diagrams.
Commonly used in digital interfaces to indicate unselected options, neutral states, or as a visual separator.
Tasks for today: ⚪️ Finish report ⚪️ Call client ⚪️ Team meeting
To-do list in messaging app
Please select your preference: ⚪️ Option A ⚪️ Option B ⚪️ Option C
Survey or poll
In digital communication, serves primarily functional rather than emotional purposes, unlike many other emojis.
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Communication · Status
Uncommon
Used to indicate neutral status, undecided position, or blank state in discussions and status updates.
Often appears in sequences to show progress or completion status.
Project status: Phase 1: 🟢 | Phase 2: 🟢 | Phase 3: ⚪️ | Phase 4: ⚪️
Project management update
Unlike colored circles (🔴🟢🟡), the white circle typically lacks strong emotional connotations.
Cultural Context
The white circle emoji often represents the visual equivalent of an empty radio button in digital interfaces, indicating an unselected or neutral state.
Unlike many emojis with rich emotional connotations, the white circle functions primarily as a utilitarian symbol in digital communication.
Regional Variations
United States
Commonly used in digital interfaces and casual communication as a bullet point or selection indicator.
Generational Usage
Gen_X: Primarily functional use in digital forms and organizational contexts.
Gen_Z: Used functionally in lists and surveys; rarely carries special slang meaning unlike many other emojis.
Older: Limited usage, mainly in structured communication like digital forms or surveys.
Millennials: Common in workplace communication for creating visual lists and indicating project status.
Common Combinations
⚪️⚫️
Contrast, duality, or binary choices
References yin-yang concept or simple visual contrast in lists and designs
🔴⚪️🔵
American, British, French or other national colors
Used to represent national identity without using flag emojis
⚪️➡️🟢
Progress from neutral/inactive to complete/active
Used in project management or task completion contexts