Bullet Point Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2022 |
| HTML (decimal) | • |
| HTML (hex) | • |
| HTML entity | • |
| CSS | \2022 |
| JavaScript | \u2022 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0149 |
The official Unicode name is "Bullet".
How to type the bullet point symbol
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0149on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
2022and press Alt + X to turn the code into •. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "bullet".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2022.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2022and press Enter.
Web pages
Write • or • in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2022 (decimal 8226) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 80 A2 |
| URL encoded | %E2%80%A2 |
| Category | Po |
What the bullet point symbol means
A bullet point is a small filled circle used to mark items in an unordered list. It helps organize information visually by separating distinct points within a text block.
Using the bullet point symbol well
Rely on built in list formatting in word processors instead of typing bullets manually. This approach improves screen reader compatibility and keeps document structure consistent across devices.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ‟ | U+201F | Double High-Reversed-9 Quotation Mark |
| † | U+2020 | Dagger |
| ‡ | U+2021 | Double Dagger |
| ‣ | U+2023 | Triangular Bullet |
| ․ | U+2024 | One Dot Leader |
| ‥ | U+2025 | Two Dot Leader |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the bullet point symbol?
The bullet point symbol • is U+2022 (Bullet).
How do I type • on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0149 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 2022.
What is the HTML code for •?
Use • or the named entity •. The hexadecimal form is •.
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