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
Ready to copy
Technical codes
| Unicode | U+00B7 | |
| HTML Entity | · | |
| HTML Code | · | |
| CSS | \00B7 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 0183 | |
| Decimal | 183 |
How to type Middle Dot Symbol (·)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 183 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 00B7 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 00B7. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 00b7, 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 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.