Dot Symbol

U+25CF

Big Dot Symbol ● Copy and Paste

The big dot ● is the Unicode black circle. It works well as a strong status mark, legend key, or decorative separator when a normal bullet is too small.

Meaning and use

● is a geometric shape rather than list punctuation.

Its larger visual area makes it useful in diagrams and simple monochrome indicators.

Dot variants

These nearby characters share a category with ●, but each has its own Unicode identity and intended use.

• Bullet· Middle Dot○ White Circle◦ White Bullet⋅ Dot Operator∙ Bullet Operator

How to type ●

windows

Find BLACK CIRCLE in Character Map or copy it here.

macos

Use Character Viewer and search for black circle.

mobile

Copy ● here; avoid assuming every emoji keyboard circle is the same text character.

word

Insert → Symbol gives a literal ●; use drawing shapes when you need scalable graphics.

Examples

● Online

A ● B ● C

Similar characters compared

● is larger than •. ⬤ is usually heavier still, while ⚫ may receive emoji-style rendering.

Frequently asked questions

Is ● an emoji?

No. It is a geometric Unicode symbol, though fonts can make it look pictorial.

Can ● show a status color?

The character itself is monochrome; CSS or text formatting supplies color.