Middle Dot Symbol
The middle dot (·) is a punctuation mark used as a separator and typographic character.
U+00B7
The middle dot (·) is a punctuation character with the Unicode code point U+00B7. It’s commonly used as a clean visual separator in text and typography. Below you’ll find copy-ready forms and practical ways to use it.
Middle Dot Symbol Meaning
The middle dot (·), Unicode name “MIDDLE DOT” (U+00B7), is a punctuation character often used to separate items within a sentence or to improve readability. In plain text, it can act like a subtle divider between words, phrases, or components where a comma or space may look less structured. In typography and UI design, it’s frequently used as a compact “dot separator” in names, lists, tags, and titles. It’s also handy when you want a neutral symbol that stands out slightly without the visual weight of a bullet list or dash.
Common uses
- •Separating items in a short inline list (e.g., roles, skills, or labels)
- •Creating a typographic divider in titles and headings
- •Joining words or components where you want a subtle break (e.g., “site·page”)
- •Formatting product or version strings in UI text
- •Using as a neutral separator in social media bio lines
Examples
· Middle Dot Symbol (U+00B7)
- ·Coffee·Tea·Water
- ·Version 2·0·1
- ·Design·Development·QA
- ·Available now·Limited seats
- ·Site·Documentation·Support
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00B7 | |
| HTML Entity | · | |
| HTML Code | · | |
| CSS | \00B7 |
FAQ
What does the Middle Dot symbol mean?
The middle dot (·), Unicode name “MIDDLE DOT” (U+00B7), is a punctuation character often used to separate items within a sentence or to improve readability. In plain text, it can act like a subtle divider between words, phrases, or components where a comma or space may look less structured. In typography and UI design, it’s frequently used as a compact “dot separator” in names, lists, tags, and titles. It’s also handy when you want a neutral symbol that stands out slightly without the visual weight of a bullet list or dash.
What is the Unicode code point for the middle dot (·)?
It’s U+00B7, with Unicode name “MIDDLE DOT”.
How do I type the middle dot in HTML?
Use the HTML entity · (or ·).
What is the CSS escape for this character?
Use \\00B7 in CSS.
When should I use a middle dot instead of a bullet (•) or a comma (,)?
Use the middle dot when you want a subtle, inline separator with a lighter visual role than a bullet list, or when commas feel too heavy or ambiguous for your layout.