• bullet
U+2022 · BULLET
How to type •
Shortcuts verified against Microsoft, Apple and X.Org documentation.
Windows
- Alt code
- Hold Alt, type Alt+0149 on the numeric keypad, release Alt.
- Alt code
- The short code Alt+7 also works on US English systems (code page 437).
- Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on. On a laptop without one, use the Word method or copy the character.
- Alt+X in Word and Outlook
- Type 2022 then press Alt+X. The code turns into •.
- Character Map
- Open Character Map (search “charmap” in the Start menu), find •, click Select then Copy.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Mac
- Option key
- Press Option+8.
- Unicode Hex Input
- Switch to Unicode Hex Input, hold Option and type 2022.
- Character Viewer
- Press Control+Command+Space, search “bullet” and double-click •.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
iPhone and iPad
- iPhone keyboard
- Touch and hold the - key, slide to •, release.
- Tip: On Gboard the bullet has its own key in the symbols layer; long-pressing it gives ♪ ♥ ♠ ♦ ♣ instead..
- Or just copy it
- Tap • at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Android
- Android keyboard (Gboard)
- • is not in the English keyboard pop-up on Gboard.
- Tip: On Gboard the bullet has its own key in the symbols layer; long-pressing it gives ♪ ♥ ♠ ♦ ♣ instead..
- Or just copy it
- Tap • at the top of this page and paste it anywhere.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Linux
- Compose key
- Press Compose . = (enable the Compose key in your keyboard settings first).
- Unicode entry (GTK apps and Chromebook)
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2022, then press Space or Enter.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Chromebook
- Chromebook
- Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2022, press Enter. Or add the US International keyboard in Settings.
Google Docs: Insert > Special characters, then type “bullet” or draw •. Your operating system shortcut also works inside Docs.
Codes for developers
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- URL encoded (UTF-8)
- UTF-8 bytes
Questions about •
How do I type • on Windows?
Hold Alt and type 0149 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. In Word you can also type 2022 and press Alt+X.
How do I type • on a Mac?
Press Option+8. You can also hold the • key and pick • from the accent menu.
How do I type • on my phone?
On iPhone and Android, press and hold the - key and slide to •.
What is the HTML code for •?
Use • or the numeric entity • (hex •). In CSS write \2022, in JavaScript \u2022.