Ellipsis Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2026 |
| HTML (decimal) | … |
| HTML (hex) | … |
| HTML entity | … |
| CSS | \2026 |
| JavaScript | \u2026 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0133 |
The official Unicode name is "Horizontal Ellipsis".
How to type the ellipsis symbol
Windows
- Hold Alt and type
0133on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.) - In Microsoft Word, type
2026and 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 "horizontal ellipsis".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2026.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2026and 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+2026 (decimal 8230) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 80 A6 |
| URL encoded | %E2%80%A6 |
| Category | Po |
What the ellipsis symbol means
The ellipsis symbol consists of three dots indicating an omission, a pause, or trailing thought. Writers use it in quotations to show removed text or in dialogue to suggest hesitation.
Using the ellipsis symbol well
Prefer the single Unicode character U+2026 over typing three separate periods. This ensures consistent spacing and helps assistive technologies announce it as a single punctuation mark rather than individual dots.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ‣ | U+2023 | Triangular Bullet |
| ․ | U+2024 | One Dot Leader |
| ‥ | U+2025 | Two Dot Leader |
| ‧ | U+2027 | Hyphenation Point |
U+2028 | Line Separator | |
U+2029 | Paragraph Separator |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the ellipsis symbol?
The ellipsis symbol … is U+2026 (Horizontal Ellipsis).
How do I type … on a keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0133 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 2026.
What is the HTML code for …?
Use … or the named entity …. The hexadecimal form is ….
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