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Middle Dot Symbol
The middle dot · (U+00B7), also called the interpunct or middot, is a punctuation mark centred vertically between two items. Catalan uses it in l·l to mark the doubled l, Japanese uses ・ to separate foreign names and items, and English uses it in dictionaries, some personal names and compact separators such as “design · code · coffee”.
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Codes for middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middle DotLatin-1 Supplement | |||
| Katakana Middle DotKatakana | |||
| Halfwidth Katakana Middle DotHalfwidth and Fullwidth Forms | |||
| Hyphenation PointGeneral Punctuation | |||
| Hangul AraeaHangul Compatibility Jamo | |||
| Syllabics Middle DotUnified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics | |||
| Word Separator Middle DotSupplemental Punctuation | |||
| Raised DotSupplemental Punctuation | |||
| Sinological DotLatin Extended-D |
HTML values are named entities where a common one exists, otherwise decimal numeric references that work in any HTML document.
Using middle dot symbols
It is often confused with the bullet • (U+2022) and the dot operator ⋅ (U+22C5). They look similar, but the middle dot sits at x-height and is punctuation, the bullet is a list marker, and the dot operator is a math symbol for multiplication. The category also includes a few dot-shaped letters from other scripts, such as Hangul araea ㆍ and the sinological dot ꞏ; their own pages explain those uses.
On Windows, Alt+0183 types ·. In HTML, · is the named entity. For a name such as l·l, put the dot directly between the letters with no spaces; for a separator between words, a thin space on each side reads best.
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- 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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Middle dots questions
What is the middle dot symbol called?
It is called the middle dot, interpunct, middot or centred dot. Unicode names it MIDDLE DOT (U+00B7).
How do I type a middle dot?
Windows: Alt+0183 on the numeric keypad. Word: type 00B7 and press Alt+X. HTML: use ·. Mac: open the Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search for “middle dot”, or copy it from this page.
When should I use a middle dot instead of a bullet?
Use the middle dot to separate words or short metadata items on one line. Use a bullet when each item starts a new line in an unordered list.
Is the middle dot the same as a decimal point?
No. A decimal point (.) sits on the baseline. The middle dot is raised to the middle of the line and is used as punctuation, not as a decimal separator.