Halfwidth Katakana Middle Dot Letter
The ･ symbol is the halfwidth katakana middle dot used as a punctuation-like separator in halfwidth text.
U+FF65
The ･ (halfwidth katakana middle dot) is a small separator character often seen with halfwidth katakana. It behaves like punctuation and helps format text consistently in halfwidth layouts. Use the copy options below to insert it reliably in web and app content.
Halfwidth Katakana Middle Dot Letter Meaning
The halfwidth katakana middle dot (U+FF65) is a punctuation-like character commonly used in halfwidth katakana text. It typically appears as a separator between elements, similar in role to a middle dot, but specifically in the halfwidth character set. Visually, it’s narrower than the fullwidth “・” (middle dot), which can matter for alignment and spacing in Japanese typography and UI components that rely on halfwidth characters. Use it when you want the halfwidth version for consistent width, especially in environments that preserve halfwidth text formatting.
Common uses
- •Separating words or phrases in halfwidth Japanese text
- •Building UI strings that must match halfwidth character spacing
- •Writing stylized titles where halfwidth punctuation is preferred
- •Formatting lists or labels in legacy or fixed-width layouts
- •Creating consistent katakana-style separators in plain text
Examples
･ Halfwidth Katakana Middle Dot
- ･カ･タ･カ･ナ
- ･商品･価格･在庫
- ･テスト･メモ･記録
- ･区分･備考
- ･リンク･説明･詳細
Variations
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+FF65 | |
| HTML Entity | ･ | |
| HTML Code | ･ | |
| CSS | \FF65 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 65381 | |
| Decimal | 65381 |
How to type Halfwidth Katakana Middle Dot Letter (･)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 65381 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type FF65 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type FF65. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type ff65, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ･ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Halfwidth Katakana Middle Dot letter mean?
The halfwidth katakana middle dot (U+FF65) is a punctuation-like character commonly used in halfwidth katakana text. It typically appears as a separator between elements, similar in role to a middle dot, but specifically in the halfwidth character set. Visually, it’s narrower than the fullwidth “・” (middle dot), which can matter for alignment and spacing in Japanese typography and UI components that rely on halfwidth characters. Use it when you want the halfwidth version for consistent width, especially in environments that preserve halfwidth text formatting.
What is the Unicode code point for ･?
The halfwidth katakana middle dot is U+FF65.
How do I use ･ in HTML?
Use the HTML entity: ･
How do I escape ･ in CSS?
Use: \\FF65
How do I include ･ in JavaScript?
Use: \\u{FF65}