Horizontal Ellipsis
One character instead of three periods. It never breaks awkwardly across a line, which is why typographers prefer it to typing three dots. Most keyboards skip the horizontal ellipsis entirely, which is why it gets copied instead of typed. This one lives at code point U+2026 and belongs to the punctuation group; click it above to copy, or use the table below for the HTML, CSS and JavaScript equivalents.
| Symbol | … | |
|---|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2026 | |
| Name | Horizontal Ellipsis | |
| HTML (named) | … | |
| HTML (decimal) | … | |
| HTML (hex) | … | |
| CSS content | \2026 | |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2026 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | 0xE2 0x80 0xA6 | |
| UTF-16 units | 0x2026 | |
| Windows alt code | Alt 0133 |
How to type the horizontal ellipsis 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
0133on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. - HTML: write
…or the named entity…in your markup. - CSS: use
content: "\2026"in a::beforeor::afterrule. - JavaScript: the escape
\u2026produces this character in a string.
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the horizontal ellipsis 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 horizontal ellipsis?
The horizontal ellipsis has the Unicode code point U+2026. In HTML you can write it as … or …, or with the named entity ….
What is the alt code for the horizontal ellipsis symbol?
On Windows, hold the Alt key and type Alt 0133 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Copying the … from this page is quicker and works on any device.
Can I use the horizontal ellipsis symbol in HTML and CSS?
Yes. In HTML write … or the named entity …, and in CSS use content: "\2026" inside a ::before or ::after rule. The code table on this page has copy buttons for both.
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