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What Is the Period Symbol?
. is U+002E FULL STOP, commonly called a period in American English. It ends sentences and also appears in decimals, abbreviations, filenames, and programming syntax.
Sentence endings
Decimal numbers
Abbreviations
Technical syntax
How to Type the Period Symbol
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Period Symbol on Windows
In Microsoft Word, type 002E and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy. from this page.
Period Symbol on Mac
Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy. from this page.
Period Symbol on iPhone and iPad
Tap the copy button for., then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Period Symbol on Android
Tap the copy button for., then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
Period Symbol on Chromebook
On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2e, then press Enter; otherwise copy..
Period Symbol on Microsoft Word
Type 002E, then press Alt+X to convert the code to..
Period Symbol on Google Docs
Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste. from this page.
Period Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes
Use these values when you need the period symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.
U+002E
FULL STOP
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2E
How to Use and Format the Period Symbol
Format. according to the specific role defined for Period Symbol.. is U+002E FULL STOP, commonly called a period in American English. It ends sentences and also appears in decimals, abbreviations, filenames, and programming syntax. The encoded form is U+002E; preserve the full sequence, capitalization, combining marks, subscripts, superscripts, unit letters, and operators exactly as shown. For period symbol, placement and spacing should follow the mathematical, scientific, currency, editorial, musical, or interface convention described on this page.
This page covers the ASCII full stop/period. A middle dot ·, bullet •, and decimal separator conventions are different. When period symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, warning, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test period symbol in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive technology rather than accepting a merely similar glyph.
Use sentence punctuation according to the language style
Keep decimal separators consistent with locale
Do not add periods to URLs or filenames accidentally
Label period-only controls if used interactively
Preserve the Unicode character U+002E when publishing period symbol.
Use UTF-8 text or complete numeric references for. rather than a visual lookalike.
Test period symbol rendering, copying, search, and accessibility in the final application.
Period Symbol Examples
End of sentence.3.14Dr. Smithfile.txtAccessible reading depends on contextUnicode sequence for Period Symbol: U+002EHTML decimal: .HTML hexadecimal: .CSS escapes: 2EAccessible text label: Period Symbol
Common Period Symbol Mistakes
- Adding duplicate periods
- Confusing. with ·
- Using a period as a decimal separator in the wrong locale
- Leaving a period inside a copied link
- Replacing period symbol with a lookalike without checking U+002E.
- Assuming. has identical metrics or artwork in every font and platform.
- Converting. to an image when selectable text is more appropriate.
- Using. as the only accessible name of an interactive control.
How this symbol differs
How Period Symbol differs
This page covers the ASCII full stop/period. A middle dot ·, bullet •, and decimal separator conventions are different.
More About the Period Symbol
Period Symbol is. (U+002E FULL STOP). It closes sentences in many writing systems and also appears in decimal numbers, abbreviations, file names, domain names, and technical syntax. The correct interpretation comes from the surrounding text. Examples include “End of sentence.,” “3.14,” “Dr. Smith,” and “file.txt.” These uses follow different rules. A sentence-ending period belongs to prose style, a decimal separator depends on locale, and a period inside a file extension or code token must not be moved or duplicated. Keep. distinct from the middle dot ·, ellipsis …, and other small punctuation marks. Smart punctuation, copy editing, or line wrapping should not turn a single full stop into another character. Be especially careful when punctuation follows a URL or file name, because the final period may or may not be part of the address. Screen readers interpret the mark according to context, so technical material may need wording that names a “dot” or “decimal point.” Use locale-appropriate number formatting rather than assuming U+002E is always the decimal separator. Literal. needs no named HTML entity; . and . are available.. is U+002E FULL STOP, commonly called a period in American English. It ends sentences and also appears in decimals, abbreviations, filenames, and programming syntax. For Period Symbol,. is encoded as U+002E, and its Unicode name is FULL STOP. Common uses for. include Sentence endings, Decimal numbers, Abbreviations, Technical syntax. Add a readable label when Period Symbol could be misunderstood. Sample uses of Period Symbol include End of sentence; 3.14; Dr. Smith; file.txt. Preserve the full character or sequence when copying between apps. Avoid these common Period Symbol problems: Adding duplicate periods; Confusing. with ·; Using a period as a decimal separator in the wrong locale. Before sharing Period Symbol, Use sentence punctuation according to the language style; Keep decimal separators consistent with locale; Do not add periods to URLs or filenames accidentally. Period Symbol on Windows: In Microsoft Word, type 002E and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy. from this page. Period Symbol on Mac: Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy. from this page. Period Symbol on iPhone: Tap the copy button for., then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.
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Period Symbol FAQ
What is the Unicode sequence for Period Symbol?
The encoded sequence is U+002E; the Unicode names are FULL STOP.
How do I copy Period Symbol?
Use the Copy button for., then paste the complete text sequence into the destination application.
Can I use. in HTML?
Yes. Use literal UTF-8, decimal references ., or hexadecimal references ..
Why can. look different?
Fonts and emoji platforms use different shapes, spacing, and artwork while preserving the same encoded characters.
Is. interchangeable with similar symbols?
No. Use the intended code point or sequence and verify the semantic role described on this page.