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What is the char that is displayed over hidden passwords?

If you type a password in a modern application, it usually displays a nice neat black circle - where more traditional app's would use an asterisk. How is that character created? Is it an ascii value (if so I can't find it)? If not, how is it created?

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U+25CF BLACK CIRCLE: ●

John Millikin  2009-09-01 19:37:46

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