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U+2219 · Mathematical Operators

Bullet Operator ∙

Bullet Operator is the Unicode character U+2219 (official name “BULLET OPERATOR”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

WindowsAlt 249
UnicodeU+2219
HTML∙
∙U+2219

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2219
Decimal8729
HTML (hex)∙
HTML (decimal)∙
CSS\2219
JavaScript\u2219
Python\u2219
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 99
UTF-162219
URL-encoded%E2%88%99

Character details

Official nameBULLET OPERATOR
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ∙

Windows

  • Hold Alt and type 249 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Alt 249 uses the code page 437.
  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2219 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “bullet operator”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “bullet operator”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2219.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “bullet operator” or enter U+2219.
  • HTML: ∙
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8729)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ∙?

It is U+2219 (BULLET OPERATOR), decimal 8729.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

Yes: Alt 249 on the numeric keypad.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “bullet operator”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ∙ (or ∙). There is no named entity.