Lozenge ◊

The Lozenge character (◊) is a standard HTML entity defined in the HTML specification. In HTML source code, it can be written using the named entity reference ◊, the decimal numeric character reference ◊, or the hexadecimal numeric reference ◊. The character is assigned Unicode code point U+25CA in the Universal Character Set.

The lozenge (◊) is a diamond-shaped geometric figure used as a bullet point, decorative element, and mathematical symbol. In pharmacology, it refers to a medicinal tablet. The lozenge shape appears in heraldry, road signs, and various visual design contexts. As a Unicode character, it is an unfilled diamond outline.

Symbol entities encompass a wide variety of special characters used in legal disclaimers, intellectual property notices, typographic ornaments, card suit indicators, and miscellaneous notation throughout web content. These characters appear in website footers for copyright notices, product pages for trademark symbols, academic papers for dagger footnote markers, and decorative or gaming contexts for card suits and stars.

When deciding how to encode the Lozenge character in your HTML documents, the named entity ◊ is generally the most readable choice for developers reviewing or maintaining source code. The decimal form ◊ and hexadecimal form ◊ are equally valid alternatives that work in contexts where named entities may not be supported, or when generating HTML output programmatically from server-side code. All three representations produce identical visual output in every modern web browser.

Use the lozenge as a decorative bullet point, in geometric and mathematical content, and as a visual design element. It provides a distinctive alternative to circular bullets. In some specialized texts, the lozenge has specific technical meanings related to its shape.