Lists and notes
Use true bullet characters for plain-text lists, then use your editor’s list formatting when indentation and accessibility matter.
Unicode dot reference · Registry v1.0.0
Dot Symbol Copy and Paste
Find and copy bullet dots, middle dots, small dots, black dots, circle dots, math dots, and emoji dots in one click.
Popular and useful
Copy a dot symbol
Click a card to copy
Lightweight tool
Dot Separator Builder
Use “Add to Builder” on any card. Emoji and multi-code-point sequences stay intact.
Browse by shape and use
Dot symbol categories
The same Unicode character may belong to more than one practical category. These groups help you scan by visual weight, text role, mathematics, or emoji color.
Look-alikes
Dot Compare
A dot can be punctuation, a list marker, a geometric shape, or a mathematical operator. Similar appearance does not mean identical text.
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Check the official Unicode name and code point before using a dot in formulas, identifiers, or technical documents.
Input methods
Keyboard & Code
Copying is the most consistent method across devices. For code, use the literal character, an HTML entity, or a Unicode escape that matches your language and encoding.
HTML: • or •
CSS: content: "\2022";
JS: "\u2022"Each indexed guide includes Windows, macOS, mobile, Word, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript notes.
Choose a dot by what it needs to do
Compact separators
Middle dots create a compact rhythm in labels, bios, navigation, and metadata. Mathematical dots need the correct operator character.
Status and decoration
Circles work as visual markers, but interactive states still need real labels and accessible controls.
Dot symbol questions
What is the easiest way to copy a dot symbol?
Click any symbol card. The site confirms “Copied” only after the browser clipboard write succeeds. If access fails, it gives a manual recovery message.
Why do two dot symbols look almost the same?
Unicode stores characters by identity and meaning, while fonts control their appearance. A middle dot, dot operator, and bullet operator can look close but remain different code points.
Does Recently Copied track what I copy?
No server receives it. The list is stored only in localStorage in your browser, appears only after successful copies, holds at most ten values, and can be cleared.
Can I use these symbols in HTML and CSS?
Yes. Indexed guides include literal characters, HTML entities, code points, CSS escapes, and JavaScript escapes. Save source files as UTF-8.
Are colored circle emoji the same as geometric circles?
No. Emoji circles such as 🔵 are different Unicode characters and may render in color. Shapes such as ○ and ● normally use the surrounding text color.
From the Blog
How to choose between a bullet, middle dot, and dot operator
A practical guide to matching the character’s Unicode identity with its job in lists, separators, and formulas.
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