The lozenge ◊ is a hollow diamond standing on a point. Type 25CA then Alt+X in Word, or press Option+Shift+V on a Mac. It appears as a section divider in typography, a heraldic charge, and a marker in some technical notations.
01 All shortcuts at a glance
| Platform | Shortcut | |
|---|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Win+. or Win+; emoji/symbol picker, or Character Map (Win+R → charmap) |
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| Mac | Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search "Lozenge" |
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| Word / Outlook | Type 25CA, then press Alt+X |
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| Linux (IBus) | Ctrl+Shift+U, then 25ca, then Enter |
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| HTML / CSS | ◊ · \25ca (CSS) |
02 Step by step, per platform
A real, followable procedure for every platform, not a thin restatement of the shortcut.
Windows
- Open Character Map: Win+R, type charmap, press Enter.
- Search or scroll for Lozenge (U+25CA).
- Select it, click Copy, then paste where you need it.
Mac
- Press Control+Command+Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Type "Lozenge" in the search field.
- Double-click the result to insert it.
Microsoft Word
- Type 25CA.
- Press Alt+X immediately after, it converts the hex code to ◊.
03 Characters in this set
04 Troubleshooting & confusables
| Looks like it | But it's actually | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ◇ (U+25C7) | White diamond, a geometric shape | A wider diamond drawn for diagrams. The lozenge is narrower and taller. |
| ♢ (U+2662) | White diamond suit | A playing-card suit, drawn to match the other three suits. |
| ♦ (U+2666) | Black diamond suit | The filled card suit, often rendered in red or as an emoji. |
05 FAQ
What is the Unicode code point for the lozenge?
It is U+25CA, decimal 9674. There is no Windows Alt code for it.
How is it different from a diamond?
The lozenge is narrower and taller, a specific typographic shape. The geometric white diamond at U+25C7 is wider, and the card suit at U+2662 is drawn to match the other suits.
Where is it used in typography?
As a section break within a chapter, often set alone and centred between paragraphs. Three in a row form a dinkus, another traditional break marker.
How do I type it on a Mac?
Option+Shift+V on a US layout. On Windows, type 25CA and press Alt+X in Word.
What does it mean in heraldry?
A lozenge is a diamond-shaped charge, and a shield of that shape traditionally displayed the arms of a woman. The typographic character borrows the name and the shape.