Bullet Point (•)
HTML entity for the bullet point (•). Learn how to use • or • in HTML for list separators, navigation, and inline lists.
Symbol
•
Bullet Point
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | • |
| HTML Entity | • |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | • |
| Unicode | U+2022 |
| CSS Content | \2022 |
| Category | Symbol |
About Bullet Point
The bullet point (•) is a typographical symbol used to introduce items in a list, separate navigation links, or add visual punctuation in inline text. It is one of the most frequently used special characters in web design.
In HTML, you can insert the bullet using •, •, or •. While unordered lists (<ul>) automatically display bullet points, the • entity is commonly used in breadcrumb navigation, footer link separators, and inline lists where a full <ul> element is not appropriate.
The bullet character is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block. It renders as a solid filled circle and is visually distinct from the middle dot (·), which is smaller, and the black circle (●), which is larger. Choose the bullet that best matches your design requirements.
In CSS, use "\2022" with the content property to create custom list markers via the ::before pseudo-element. This technique gives you full control over the bullet's color, size, and spacing, unlike the default browser list style. The bullet point is universally supported across all browsers and platforms.
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Bullet Point: •</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Bullet Point: •</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Bullet Point: •</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\2022";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Bullet Point?
The Bullet Point (•) can be inserted using the named entity •, the numeric code •, or by pasting the character directly in a UTF-8 document.
How do I use • in CSS?
In CSS, use the content property with the value "\2022". For example: content: "\2022";
What is the Unicode code point for Bullet Point?
The Unicode code point for Bullet Point is U+2022. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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