Windows Alt codes only cover a handful of dots. For everything else there's a Unicode method that works in Word and the emoji panel.
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How Alt codes work
- Turn on Num Lock.
- Hold the left Alt key.
- Type the number on the numeric keypad (not the top number row).
- Release Alt and the symbol appears.
Alt code table
| Dot | Name | Alt code | Short code* |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Bullet | Alt + 0149 | Alt + 7 |
| · | Middle dot | Alt + 0183 | Alt + 250 |
| ∙ | Bullet operator | — | Alt + 249 |
| … | Ellipsis | Alt + 0133 | — |
| ¨ | Diaeresis | Alt + 0168 | — |
| ○ | White circle | — | Alt + 9 |
| ◘ | Inverse bullet | — | Alt + 8 |
| . | Period | Alt + 46 | — |
*The short codes come from the old DOS character set. They work in Notepad, Word and many classic apps, but not in every modern app. The 4-digit codes starting with 0 are more reliable.
For any other dot: Alt + X
Alt codes don't exist for ●, ⬤, ◉ or the colored dots. In Microsoft Word and WordPad, type the Unicode hex code and press Alt + X. Examples: 25CF → ●, 2B24 → ⬤, 25C9 → ◉. Every symbol page on this site lists its hex code.
No numeric keypad?
Press Win + . for the emoji panel and open the Ω Symbols tab, or turn on the on-screen keyboard's number pad (Settings → Accessibility → Keyboard). Or just copy the dot from our dot list.
Questions
Why does my Alt code type the wrong symbol?
You may be using the top number row, Num Lock may be off, or the app doesn't support that code. Try the 4-digit version starting with 0.
Do Alt codes work on Mac?
No. Macs use Option shortcuts instead: Option + 8 for •, Option + Shift + 9 for ·.
Is there an Alt code for ●?
No standard one. Use Alt+X in Word with 25CF, or copy ● from this site.