Dot Symbol

U+2022

Bullet Dot Symbol • Copy and Paste

The bullet dot • is the standard filled mark used to introduce an unordered list item. Copy it when you need a clean text bullet without opening a formatting toolbar.

Meaning and use

In plain text, • separates short items while keeping them visually equal.

It is punctuation, not the same character as the larger black circle ● or the mathematical bullet operator ∙.

Dot variants

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

· Middle Dot● Black Circle○ White Circle◦ White Bullet⋅ Dot Operator∙ Bullet Operator

How to type •

windows

Use Character Map or copy the symbol here. Alt+0149 works in many Windows apps with a numeric keypad.

macos

Press Control–Command–Space, search for “bullet,” then insert •.

mobile

Copy • here and paste it into Notes, Messages, or any text field.

word

Use Insert → Symbol for literal text, or the Bullets command when you need an editable list.

Examples

Features • Pricing • Support

• First item
• Second item

Similar characters compared

Use • for a normal bullet, ◦ for a lighter sub-bullet, and ● when the larger geometric circle is intentional.

Frequently asked questions

Is • a bullet or a circle?

Unicode names it BULLET. It looks circular, but its text role is a bullet.

Will • paste as a real character?

Yes. This page copies the Unicode character itself, not an image.