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Math Dot Symbols
In mathematics, a dot is never just decoration. The dot operator ⋅ (U+22C5) means multiplication; the bullet operator ∙ (U+2219) is used for the dot product; ⊙ is the circled dot operator; ∴ and ∵ mean therefore and because.
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Codes for math dot symbols
Every symbol in this category with its Unicode code point and a recommended HTML value. Click the glyph or any chip to copy it.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | HTML |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dot OperatorMathematical Operators | |||
| Bullet OperatorMathematical Operators | |||
| Dot PlusMathematical Operators | |||
| Dot MinusMathematical Operators | |||
| Circled Dot OperatorMathematical Operators | |||
| Circled Ring OperatorMathematical Operators | |||
| Circled Asterisk OperatorMathematical Operators | |||
| Circled DashMathematical Operators | |||
| Squared PlusMathematical Operators | |||
| Squared MinusMathematical Operators | |||
| Squared TimesMathematical Operators | |||
| Squared DotMathematical Operators | |||
| N-Ary Circled DotSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| N-Ary Circled PlusSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| N-Ary Circled TimesSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| ThereforeMathematical Operators | |||
| BecauseMathematical Operators | |||
| ProportionMathematical Operators | |||
| Geometric ProportionMathematical Operators | |||
| Approaches the LimitMathematical Operators | |||
| Geometrically EqualMathematical Operators | |||
| Approximately EqualMathematical Operators | |||
| Image of or Approximately EqualMathematical Operators | |||
| Ring in Equal toMathematical Operators | |||
| Ring Equal toMathematical Operators | |||
| EstimatesMathematical Operators | |||
| EquiangularMathematical Operators | |||
| Star EqualsMathematical Operators | |||
| Delta Equal toMathematical Operators | |||
| Equal to by DefinitionMathematical Operators | |||
| Measured byMathematical Operators | |||
| Questioned Equal toMathematical Operators | |||
| Equals with Dot BelowSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Identical with Dot AboveSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Tilde with Dot AboveSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Approximately Equal or EqualSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Equals Above PlusSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Plus Above EqualsSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Equals Above TildeSupplemental Mathematical Operators | |||
| Less-Than with DotMathematical Operators | |||
| Greater-Than with DotMathematical Operators |
HTML values are named entities where a common one exists, otherwise decimal numeric references that work in any HTML document.
Using math dot symbols
Unicode’s Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) and Supplemental Mathematical Operators block (U+2A00–U+2AFF) hold dozens of dot-based relations: ≐ approaches the limit, ≑ geometrically equal, ≒ approximately equal, ⋖ less-than with dot. The n-ary operators ⨀ ⨁ ⨂ are the large-operator forms used with limits.
These symbols are plain Unicode, so they paste into Word, Google Docs, LaTeX editors and chat. In LaTeX the common commands are \cdot, \bullet, \odot, \bigodot and \therefore — but for plain-text notes, the character itself is simpler.
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- Open a symbol’s page for its Unicode name, HTML entity, CSS and JavaScript escapes, UTF-8 bytes and keyboard routes.
- Use the dot separator builder when you need several items joined on one line.
- Use the bullet list maker when you want a whole list of dot-prefixed lines.
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Math dots questions
What does the dot operator ⋅ mean?
⋅ (U+22C5 DOT OPERATOR) most often means multiplication or a dot product. Its exact meaning depends on the field: in vector algebra it can denote a dot product, while in other contexts it is a generic binary operator.
What is the difference between ⋅ and ∙?
⋅ is the dot operator (U+22C5), a small centred dot used for multiplication. ∙ is the bullet operator (U+2219), a heavier centred dot often used for the dot product and set as \bullet in LaTeX.
What does ⊙ mean?
⊙ is the circled dot operator (U+2299). It is used for various products and binary operations in mathematics; the exact meaning depends on the convention of the field.
How do I type ∴ or ∵?
Copy them from this page, or in Microsoft Word type 2234 (∴) or 2235 (∵) and press Alt+X. In LaTeX, use \therefore and \because.