Dot Symbol

U+25E6

Small Dot Symbol ◦ Copy and Paste

The small dot ◦ is the white bullet. It is a compact hollow mark commonly used for nested lists, subtle separators, and lightweight annotations.

Meaning and use

◦ is list-oriented punctuation, even though it looks like a tiny open circle.

It can signal a secondary level beneath a filled bullet without adding another icon set.

Dot variants

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

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

How to type ◦

windows

Use Character Map and search for WHITE BULLET, or copy ◦ here.

macos

Search for white bullet in Character Viewer.

mobile

Copy ◦ here; mobile keyboard availability is inconsistent.

word

Choose a hollow bullet style for list formatting, or Insert → Symbol for a literal character.

Examples

• Main item
  ◦ Supporting item

Alpha ◦ Beta

Similar characters compared

◦ is smaller than ○ and lighter than •. It should not be confused with the degree sign °.

Frequently asked questions

Is ◦ the degree sign?

No. ◦ is WHITE BULLET (U+25E6); ° is DEGREE SIGN (U+00B0).

Can I use ◦ in plain text lists?

Yes, but align indentation with spaces carefully because plain-text fonts vary.