Middle Dot
· is the middle dot, assigned to Unicode code point U+00B7. Because it is a real text character rather than an image, it survives copy and paste into documents, chat apps, spreadsheets and source code. Copy it with one click below, or grab the exact HTML entity, CSS escape and JavaScript string for your project.
| Symbol | · | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+00B7 | |
| Name | Middle Dot | |
| HTML (named) | · | |
| HTML (decimal) | · | |
| HTML (hex) | · | |
| CSS content | \00B7 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00B7 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xC2 0xB7 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x00B7 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0183 |
How to type the middle dot symbol
- Copy and paste: click the · at the top of this page, then paste with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac). This is the fastest route on any device.
- Windows alt code: hold Alt and type
0183on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
·or the named entity·in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\00B7"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u00B7produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the middle dot symbol?
Click the · above or the copy button and it is placed on your clipboard. Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V or Cmd+V. It is a real text character, so it works in documents, chats and code.
What is the Unicode code point for middle dot?
The middle dot has the Unicode code point U+00B7. In HTML you can write it as · or ·, or with the named entity ·.
What is the alt code for the middle dot symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0183 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the · from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Is the middle dot an emoji or a text character?
It is a plain Unicode text character, not an image or an emoji sticker. That means the · inherits the surrounding font, size and color wherever you paste it, and it works in places emoji often do not, such as usernames, file names and code.
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