How to Type the Bullet Point Symbol (•)
Fastest method: Alt+149 on Windows (with Num Lock on), or Option+8 on Mac. You can also copy the symbol directly below.
Bullet
U+2022
Windows (Alt code)
Alt+149
Word (anywhere)
2022, Alt+X
Mac (Option key)
Option+8
Unicode code point
U+2022
HTML entity
•
FAQ
How do I type the bullet point symbol (•) on Windows?
Turn on Num Lock, hold the Alt key, then type 149 on the numeric keypad. Release Alt and the • symbol appears.
How do I type the bullet point symbol (•) on Mac?
Press Option+8. This shortcut works in almost every macOS app.
How do I insert the bullet point symbol (•) in Word or Google Docs?
In Word, type 2022 then immediately press Alt+X — the code turns into •. In Google Docs, use the Mac or Windows shortcut above, or go to Insert > Special characters.
What is the HTML code for the bullet point symbol (•)?
The HTML entity is • (or the numeric code •) — use it directly in your source code.