Dot symbols / Small dots / One Dot Leader
U+2024 · General Punctuation
One Dot Leader ․
The one dot leader is a period-sized dot meant for dot leaders (Chapter 1 ․․․․․ 5). Unlike a real period, it won't end a sentence for spell checkers or screen readers.
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 2024 then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "one dot leader", 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 2024, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 2024.
- Or type 2024 and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "one dot leader" or paste U+2024 into the search box.
- HTML:
․ - CSS:
content: "\2024"; - JavaScript:
"\u2024"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | ․ | |
| Name | One Dot Leader | |
| Unicode | U+2024 | |
| Unicode name | One Dot Leader | |
| Block | General Punctuation | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | ․ | |
| HTML decimal | ․ | |
| CSS | \2024 | |
| JavaScript | \u2024 |
Ready to paste
Copy ․ in context
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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
One Dot Leader questions
How do I copy the one dot leader 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+2024, named "One Dot Leader". In HTML write ․; in CSS use "\2024".
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.