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How to Type the bullet point (•)
The bullet point (•) starts each item in a list where numbering does not matter, and is handy in plain-text bios and social posts.
The three quick ways
Windows
Alt + 0149
Hold Alt, type the numbers on the numeric keypad, release.Mac
Option + 8
Press the shortcut — no numeric keypad needed.HTML
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Or numeric • · Unicode U+2022Practice typing it
✓ Nice — that's the bullet point!
When you'll use it
- List items in plain text
- Instagram / LinkedIn bios
- Separating inline items (A • B • C)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Alt code for the bullet point? On Windows, hold Alt and type 0149 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt to get •.
How do I type it on a Mac? Press Option + 8.
What's the HTML code for •? Use • or the numeric entity • (Unicode U+2022).
No numeric keypad? On a laptop, copy the symbol from this page, use your OS emoji/symbol picker (Windows key + . or Mac Control + Command + Space), or the HTML entity on the web.