Dot symbols / Small dots / Period
U+002E · Basic Latin
Period .
The ordinary period (Unicode name: full stop) from your keyboard. It's included here for comparison: it sits on the baseline, while the middle dot · and the bullet • float higher.
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How to type
Type . on any device
- In Microsoft Word or WordPad, type 002E then press Alt + X.
- Press Win + . to open the emoji panel, go to Symbols (Ω), and search or scroll.
- Press Period key.
- Press Ctrl + Cmd + Space, search "period", 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 002e, then press Enter (GTK/IBus apps).
- Insert → Symbol → More Symbols. Set "from" to Unicode (hex) and enter 002E.
- Or type 002E and press Alt + X.
- Insert → Special characters, then search "period" or paste U+002E into the search box.
- HTML:
. - CSS:
content: "\002E"; - JavaScript:
"\u002E"
Codes
Quick facts
| Symbol | . | |
| Name | Period | |
| Unicode | U+002E | |
| Unicode name | Full Stop | |
| Block | Basic Latin | |
| Windows Alt code | Period key | |
| HTML entity | — | |
| HTML hex | . | |
| HTML decimal | . | |
| CSS | \002E | |
| JavaScript | \u002E |
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FAQ
Period questions
How do I copy the period 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+002E, named "Full Stop". In HTML write .; in CSS use "\002E".
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.