Bullet characters let you start list items anywhere, even in plain-text fields where formatting is stripped. The classic • bullet leads, with ◦ for sub-points, ▪ square bullets, ‣ triangular and ⁃ hyphen bullets. Copy any from the keys below; • is Alt+0149 on Windows, and in Word you can type a code then press Alt + X.
01 Symbols at a glance
| Symbol | How to type | |
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| Bullet | U+2022 · Alt+0149 · • |
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| White Bullet | U+25E6 · Word: 25E6 Alt+X · ◦ |
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| Black Small Square | U+25AA · Word: 25AA Alt+X · ▪ |
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| White Small Square | U+25AB · Word: 25AB Alt+X · ▫ |
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| Triangular Bullet | U+2023 · Word: 2023 Alt+X · ‣ |
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| Hyphen Bullet | U+2043 · Word: 2043 Alt+X · ⁃ |
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| Bullet Operator | U+2219 · Word: 2219 Alt+X · ∙ |
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| Middle Dot | U+00B7 · Alt+0183 · · |
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| Black Circle | U+25CF · Word: 25CF Alt+X · ● |
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| White Circle | U+25CB · Word: 25CB Alt+X · ○ |
02 FAQ
How do I type a • bullet point?
Windows: hold Alt and type 0149 on the numeric keypad. Word: type 2022 then Alt+X. Mac: press Option+8. Or copy it above, it pastes as the real Bullet (U+2022), perfect for lists in chat, bios and captions.
How do I make a bulleted list in a plain-text field?
Start each line with a bullet and a space: "• first • second". Use ◦ (white bullet) or ⁃ (hyphen bullet) for indented sub-points. Copy the bullets from the keys above.
What is the difference between • and ‣?
• (U+2022) is the standard round bullet. ‣ (U+2023, triangular bullet) is a small arrow-like marker often used for sub-items or to draw the eye. Both copy as real characters.