Bullet Point Symbols – Copy and Paste

Copy punctuation bullets, geometric markers, and related dot characters while keeping their Unicode roles distinct. For real web lists, use semantic list markup instead of typing decorative bullets manually.

Bullet Point Symbols List

Select a symbol to open its reference page, or copy the character directly.

•

Bullet

U+2022

The standard round bullet used in plain-text lists and typographic layouts.

◦

White Bullet

U+25E6

A hollow circular bullet often used for a secondary list level.

⁃

Hyphen Bullet

U+2043

A dedicated Unicode hyphen-shaped bullet, distinct from an ordinary hyphen-minus.

∙

Bullet Operator

U+2219

A mathematical operator; it should not automatically replace a punctuation bullet in prose.

▪

Black Small Square

U+25AA

A compact filled square commonly used as a list marker or legend swatch.

○

White Circle

U+25CB

An open circle that can be used as a decorative list marker.

●

Black Circle

U+25CF

A filled circle that appears heavier than U+2022 BULLET in many fonts.

*

Asterisk

U+002A

A keyboard character sometimes used as a fallback list marker in plain text.

About Bullet Point Symbols

The standard round bullet is •. Hollow bullets, triangular bullets, hyphen bullets, squares, circles, and mathematical dot operators are different characters. Choose by intended function and document style.

Visit the homepage to explore copy and paste symbols and additional symbol collections.

  • Unordered lists

  • Outline levels

  • Plain-text notes

  • Decorative separators

  • Legends

  • Compact menus

Bullet Point Symbols Copy and Paste Guide

Bullet point characters can mark items in plain text, but they are not all equivalent. The conventional round marker is •, U+2022 BULLET. Other punctuation choices include ◦ WHITE BULLET, ‣ TRIANGULAR BULLET, and ⁃ HYPHEN BULLET. Geometric shapes such as ▪, ▫, ●, ○, ◆, and ◇ can serve as legend keys or decorative markers, while ∙ is U+2219 BULLET OPERATOR and is primarily mathematical.

Use the standard bullet when a general plain-text list marker is needed. Choose a hollow or smaller form for a subordinate level only when the hierarchy remains visually consistent. Do not use a mathematical operator simply because it resembles a dot. Fonts can change size, alignment, and weight, so test the chosen character with the final line height and typeface.

For HTML documents, create actual lists with ul, ol, and li elements. CSS can control marker style while preserving structure for browsers and assistive technology. Manually typing bullet characters is better suited to messages, notes, filenames, and other plain-text environments. When a marker also conveys status or category, add a text label or legend instead of relying on shape alone. Open a dedicated character page for the exact code point and formatting details. Keep indentation and line spacing consistent so the marker supports hierarchy instead of becoming visual noise.

Bullet Point Symbols FAQ

What is the standard round bullet?

The standard punctuation bullet is •, U+2022.

Is ∙ the same as a list bullet?

No. ∙ is a mathematical bullet operator.

Which character can mark a secondary level?

A hollow bullet such as ◦ is common, but document style should remain consistent.

Should HTML lists use typed bullet characters?

No. Use semantic list elements and style the marker with CSS.

Why does a bullet change size after pasting?

The destination font and line metrics control its appearance.

Can geometric shapes be used as list markers?

They can be decorative markers, but their semantic role should be explained when it matters.