Bullet Point Symbol • ◦ ●
Copy bullet point symbols for lists and formatting — solid •, hollow ◦, triangle ‣, and more. All Unicode bullet characters with HTML entities and keyboard shortcuts.
All Variations
Symbol Details
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Bullet | U+2022 | • |
| ◦ | White Bullet | U+25E6 | ◦ |
| ‣ | Triangular Bullet | U+2023 | ‣ |
| ⁃ | Hyphen Bullet | U+2043 | ⁃ |
| ● | Black Circle | U+25CF | ● |
| ○ | White Circle | U+25CB | ○ |
| ◉ | Fisheye | U+25C9 | ◉ |
| ◎ | Bullseye | U+25CE | ◎ |
| ◆ | Black Diamond | U+25C6 | ◆ |
| ◇ | White Diamond | U+25C7 | ◇ |
| ■ | Black Square | U+25A0 | ■ |
| □ | White Square | U+25A1 | □ |
| ▪ | Black Small Square | U+25AA | ▪ |
| ▫ | White Small Square | U+25AB | ▫ |
| ▸ | Black Right-Pointing Small Triangle | U+25B8 | ▸ |
| ▹ | White Right-Pointing Small Triangle | U+25B9 | ▹ |
| › | Single Right-Pointing Angle Quotation Mark | U+203A | › |
| » | Right-Pointing Double Angle Quotation Mark | U+00BB | » |
| – | En Dash (as bullet) | U+2013 | – |
| — | Em Dash (as bullet) | U+2014 | — |
Usage
Bullet points are used to organize information into scannable lists in documents, presentations, websites, and emails. They improve readability by breaking up text and highlighting key points. Different bullet styles (●, ◆, ▸) can indicate hierarchy in nested lists.
How to Type
| Platform | Method / Code |
|---|---|
| Windows | Alt+7 or Alt+0149 for the standard bullet point • on the numeric keypad. This is the most common bullet symbol. |
| Mac / iOS | Press Option+8 to type the bullet point • in any macOS application. |
| HTML Entity | Use • or • for the standard bullet point •. In CSS lists, use list-style-type: disc for automatic bullets. |
| Unicode | • is U+2022. In Microsoft Word, type 2022 then press Alt+X. |
Platform Compatibility
This symbol renders correctly on all listed platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type a bullet point •?
On Windows, hold Alt and press 7 on the numeric keypad. On Mac, press Option+8. In HTML, use • or •. You can also simply copy • from this page.
How do I make bullet points in HTML?
The standard way is to use an unordered list: <ul><li>Item 1</li><li>Item 2</li></ul>. This creates automatic bullet points. To use a specific bullet character, set CSS: ul { list-style-type: '• '; } or use text with the bullet character directly.
What is the difference between • and ●?
• (U+2022, Bullet) is a punctuation character specifically designed for use as a list bullet — it is typically smaller and centered vertically with the text. ● (U+25CF, Black Circle) is a geometric shape that is larger and may be used as a bold decorative bullet.
How do I create sub-bullets in a list?
In word processors, press Tab at the start of a list item to indent it to a sub-level. In HTML, nest <ul> elements inside <li> elements. You can use different bullet characters (●, ◦, ▸) to visually distinguish levels.