Dot Symbol

U+00B7

Middle Dot Symbol · Copy and Paste

The middle dot ·, also called an interpunct, sits near the vertical center of a line. It is useful for compact separators, linguistic notation, and carefully spaced labels.

Meaning and use

A middle dot can separate names, navigation labels, measurements, or terms without the weight of a bullet.

Some languages and technical styles assign it specific meaning, so context matters.

Dot variants

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

• Bullet● Black Circle○ White Circle◦ White Bullet⋅ Dot Operator∙ Bullet Operator

How to type ·

windows

Open Character Map and search for Middle Dot, or use Alt+0183 in many apps.

macos

Press Option+Shift+9 on common US keyboard layouts, or use Character Viewer.

mobile

Copy · from this page; availability on long-press keyboards varies.

word

Use Insert → Symbol and choose MIDDLE DOT when exact text identity matters.

Examples

Design · Code · Publish

3 · 5 as a centered-text expression

Similar characters compared

The middle dot · is smaller and lower-impact than •. The dot operator ⋅ is a distinct math character even when the font makes them look similar.

Frequently asked questions

Is · the same as a decimal point?

No. A decimal point is the full stop character . and sits on the baseline.

Is · safe for passwords or filenames?

Many systems accept it, but plain ASCII is safer when compatibility is more important than appearance.