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U+2219 · Mathematical Operators
Bullet Operator ∙
The bullet operator is a math character a little larger than the dot operator. Some fonts draw it almost like the bullet •.
Look-alikes
∙ next to similar dots
Same font and size, so you can see the difference in height and weight. Click any of them to copy it.
How to type
Type ∙ on any device
- In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 2219 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "bullet operator", and double-click it.
- Copy it from this page once, then save it under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement (for example, type bbb to get it).
- Copy it once, then add it to your Gboard clipboard or Personal dictionary as a shortcut.
- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2219, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2219.
- Or type 2219 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "bullet operator" or paste U+2219 into the search box.
- HTML:
∙ - CSS:
content: "\2219"; - JavaScript:
"\u2219"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | ∙ | |
| Name | Bullet Operator | |
| Unicode | U+2219 | |
| Unicode name | Bullet Operator | |
| Block | Mathematical Operators | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | ∙ | |
| HTML decimal | ∙ | |
| CSS | \2219 | |
| JavaScript | \u2219 |
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Rendering
How ∙ looks in different fonts
The shape depends on the font. Check that it still looks right where you paste it.
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FAQ
Bullet Operator questions
How do I copy the bullet operator symbol?
Click the big ∙ at the top of this page and it's copied to your clipboard. Paste it with Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) or long-press on mobile.
What is the Unicode for ∙?
∙ is U+2219, named "Bullet Operator". In HTML write ∙; in CSS use "\2219".
Does ∙ work on Instagram and WhatsApp?
Yes. It is a standard text character, so it works in bios, captions, chats and documents, as long as the font has it. Most modern phones show it correctly.