U+22C5 · Mathematical Operators
Dot Operator ⋅
Dot Operator is the Unicode character U+22C5 (official name “DOT 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.
UnicodeU+22C5
HTML⋅
⋅U+22C5
Character codes
| Unicode code point | U+22C5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal | 8901 | |
| HTML named entity | ⋅ | |
| HTML (hex) | ⋅ | |
| HTML (decimal) | ⋅ | |
| CSS | \22C5 | |
| JavaScript | \u22C5 | |
| Python | \u22C5 | |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 85 | |
| UTF-16 | 22C5 | |
| URL-encoded | %E2%8B%85 |
Character details
| Official name | DOT OPERATOR |
|---|---|
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| General category | Math Symbol (Sm) |
| SymbolHero category | Math Symbols |
| Emoji | No |
How to type ⋅
Windows
- In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type
22C5then press Alt + X. - Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “dot operator”, then Select and Copy.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “dot operator”, and double-click the result.
- With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type
22C5.
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 “dot operator” or enter
U+22C5. - HTML:
⋅or⋅ - Excel / Google Sheets:
=UNICHAR(8901)
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Questions
What is the Unicode for ⋅?
It is U+22C5 (DOT OPERATOR), decimal 8901.
Is there a Windows Alt code for it?
No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 22C5 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.
How do I type it on a Mac?
There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “dot operator”, or copy it from this page.
What is the HTML code?
Use the named entity ⋅ or the numeric reference ⋅.