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Bullet Point Symbol •

• is U+2022 BULLET and is commonly used to mark items in unordered lists or compact separators.

Character
Unicode
U+2022

Bulletpoint Symbol Copy and Paste

Press the Copy button beside •, then paste it with Ctrl+V on Windows, Command+V on Mac, or the Paste command on mobile.

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What Is the Bulletpoint Symbol?

• is U+2022 BULLET and is commonly used to mark items in unordered lists or compact separators.

Prose

Programming

Data formats

Typography references

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How to Type the Bulletpoint Symbol

Choose your device or app to insert the bulletpoint symbol without copying it from another page.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Windows

In Microsoft Word, type 2022 and press Alt+X. In other Windows apps, use Character Map or copy • from this page.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Mac

Open Character Viewer with Control+Command+Space and search for the first character name, or copy • from this page.

Bulletpoint 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.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Android

Tap the copy button for •, then paste it into the target app. Save it as a text replacement for repeated use.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Chromebook

On ChromeOS with Unicode input enabled, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2022, then press Enter; otherwise copy •.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Microsoft Word

Type 2022, then press Alt+X to convert the code to •.

Bulletpoint Symbol on Google Docs

Use Insert > Special characters and search by the Unicode name, or paste • from this page.

Bulletpoint Symbol Unicode and HTML Codes

Use these values when you need the bulletpoint symbol in HTML, CSS, source code, or a character reference.

Unicode U+2022
Unicode name BULLET
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape 2022

How to Use and Format the Bulletpoint Symbol

Format • according to the specific role defined for Bullet Point Symbol. • is U+2022 BULLET and is commonly used to mark items in unordered lists or compact separators. For Bullet Point Symbol, the encoded form is U+2022; preserve the complete sequence, capitalization, subscripts, superscripts, operator structure, or unit letters exactly as shown. Placement and spacing should follow the scientific, mathematical, editorial, musical, currency, or interface convention required by the actual use.

This page covers the bullet character •. Middle dot ·, white bullet ◦, and triangular bullet ‣ have different shapes and code points. When bullet point symbol communicates an action, quantity, relation, category, or status, include nearby readable wording and an accessible name. Test the notation in the actual website, document, font, export format, and assistive-technology workflow rather than accepting a merely similar appearance.

  • In prose, identify • as Bullet Point Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it.

  • For programming, retain the complete sequence U+2022; do not silently replace • with ◦.

  • When bullet point symbol appears in data formats, apply this convention: Use the character according to the language or editorial style in force.

  • While preparing typography references, compare • with ‣ and ·, then keep the form whose meaning matches the source.

  • Encode bullet point symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references • and • so the published text remains searchable and selectable.

  • Give • the readable label “Bullet Point Symbol” wherever the surrounding sentence, formula, score, table, or control does not already state the meaning.

  • Test bullet point symbol in the final font, mobile layout, PDF export, copy workflow, and screen-reader output before release.

Bulletpoint Symbol Examples

  • • First item
  • • Second item
  • Name • Role
  • Feature • Benefit
  • Read as bullet
  • Unicode sequence for Bullet Point Symbol: U+2022
  • HTML decimal: •
  • HTML hexadecimal: •
  • CSS escapes: 2022
  • Accessible text label: Bullet Point Symbol

Common Bulletpoint Symbol Mistakes

  • Using ◦ where • is required changes the intended bullet point symbol or introduces a different notation.
  • Dropping part of U+2022 while copying bullet point symbol into prose.
  • Applying the wrong convention to bullet point symbol in programming; specifically, replacing the character with a visual lookalike..
  • Leaving • unexplained in data formats when the audience may read it as ‣.
  • Assuming the font used for typography references will render bullet point symbol exactly like the preview on this page.
  • Converting • into an image even though selectable Unicode text is appropriate for bullet point symbol.
  • Publishing bullet point symbol without checking the distinction from ·.
  • Using • as the only accessible name of a button, diagram item, formula token, status message, or technical label.

Bullet Point Symbol intent boundary

This page covers the bullet character •. Middle dot ·, white bullet ◦, and triangular bullet ‣ have different shapes and code points.

More About the Bulletpoint Symbol

• is the text form documented on the Bullet Point Symbol page. Its Unicode or sequence reference is U+2022 (BULLET). • is U+2022 BULLET and is commonly used to mark items in unordered lists or compact separators. The useful distinction for readers is this: This page covers the bullet character •. Middle dot ·, white bullet ◦, and triangular bullet ‣ have different shapes and code points. The supporting use cases are Typography references; Prose; Programming; Data formats. In documents, code, tables, or interfaces, verify Encode bullet point symbol as UTF-8 or the numeric references • and • so the published text remains searchable and selectable.; Give • the readable label “Bullet Point Symbol” wherever the surrounding sentence, formula, score, table, or control does not already state the meaning.; Test bullet point symbol in the final font, mobile layout, PDF export, copy workflow, and screen-reader output before release.; In prose, identify • as Bullet Point Symbol and explain the exact role it performs before the reader relies on it.; For programming, retain the complete sequence U+2022; do not silently replace • with ◦.. The page warns against Dropping part of U+2022 while copying bullet point symbol into prose.; Applying the wrong convention to bullet point symbol in programming; specifically, replacing the character with a visual lookalike..; Leaving • unexplained in data formats when the audience may read it as ‣.; Assuming the font used for typography references will render bullet point symbol exactly like the preview on this page.. One practical question is “Which HTML form reproduces Bullet Point Symbol?” The recorded answer is: Use literal UTF-8 •, decimal references •, or hexadecimal references •; do not substitute ◦. For copy and paste, retain • exactly. That preserves U+2022, keeps search intent focused, and prevents a similar-looking mark from replacing Bullet Point Symbol.

Bulletpoint Symbol FAQ

What is the encoded form of Bullet Point Symbol?

Bullet Point Symbol is stored as U+2022; its Unicode character names are BULLET.

How should I copy • for prose?

Copy the complete sequence • and verify that every character in U+2022 remains present after pasting.

Which HTML form reproduces Bullet Point Symbol?

Use literal UTF-8 •, decimal references •, or hexadecimal references •; do not substitute ◦.

Why might • look different in programming?

The font or emoji renderer can change shape and spacing, but the encoded sequence U+2022 should remain unchanged.

Can I replace • with ‣ or ·?

Only when the destination convention explicitly calls for that form. This page covers the bullet character •. Middle dot ·, white bullet ◦, and triangular bullet ‣ have different shapes and code points.