Ellipsis (…)
HTML entity for the ellipsis (…). Learn how to use … or … in HTML for truncated text, trailing thoughts, and omissions.
Punctuation
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Ellipsis
All Formats
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Character | … |
| HTML Entity | … |
| HTML Code (Decimal) | … |
| Unicode | U+2026 |
| CSS Content | \2026 |
| Category | Punctuation |
About Ellipsis
The ellipsis (…) is a single character consisting of three evenly spaced dots. It indicates an omission, trailing thought, pause, or truncated text. Using the proper ellipsis character produces better typography than typing three separate periods (...).
In HTML, insert the ellipsis using …, …, or …. The named entity … (horizontal ellipsis) is well-supported and preferred over three separate period characters. The single ellipsis character ensures consistent spacing between dots regardless of the font.
The ellipsis is part of the General Punctuation Unicode block. In web design, it is commonly used for truncated text ("Read more…"), loading indicators, and indicating continuation. Many CSS frameworks also use the text-overflow: ellipsis property, which inserts this character automatically when text overflows its container.
In CSS, use "\2026" with the content property for pseudo-element insertion, or rely on text-overflow: ellipsis for automatic truncation. The single ellipsis character is preferred over three periods because it prevents line breaks between dots and maintains consistent spacing. Screen readers announce it as "dot dot dot" or "ellipsis."
Usage Examples
<!-- Using named entity -->
<p>This is the Ellipsis: …</p>
<!-- Using numeric code -->
<p>This is the Ellipsis: …</p>
<!-- Using the character directly (UTF-8) -->
<p>This is the Ellipsis: …</p>
<!-- In CSS -->
.icon::before {
content: "\2026";
}FAQ
What is the HTML entity for Ellipsis?
The Ellipsis (…) 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 "\2026". For example: content: "\2026";
What is the Unicode code point for Ellipsis?
The Unicode code point for Ellipsis is U+2026. This is the universal identifier for this character across all platforms and programming languages.
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