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Middle Dot Symbol (·)
The middle dot (·) is a small raised dot used to separate words and values, as in 'New York · 12 min read'.
Middle Dot codes
| Code | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode code point | U+00B7 |
| Unicode name | Middle Dot |
| HTML named entity | · |
| HTML decimal | · |
| HTML hex | · |
| CSS content code | \B7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00B7 |
| Windows Alt code | Alt+0183 |
Middle Dot variants (6)
6 related glyphs — click any tile to copy it. Tiles with a page open that symbol's own page.
Meaning & usage
The middle dot, also called the interpunct, has been separating words since ancient Latin inscriptions. Today it separates items on one line — names and roles (Jane Doe · CEO), reading times, locations and dates — and in Catalan it sits inside words like col·lecció. It is smaller and higher than a full stop and lighter than a bullet, which makes it the tidy separator in profile bios, footers and menus.
Examples in use
- Jane Doe · Product Designer · Berlin
- 12 min read · Updated May 2026
- Home · About · Contact
How to type the middle dot
Windows
Hold the Alt key and type 0183 on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. The code is Alt+0183. It also works in Word with the same keys.
Mac
Press Option+Shift+9 (Mac, US keyboard layout).
iPhone & Android
Most phone keyboards have no built-in key for ·. Open this page on your phone, tap Copy, then paste it into your message or bio. (On Android, Gboard's emoji search finds some symbols by name.)
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 00b7 and press Enter (works in most GTK apps and terminals with IBus). Or copy it from this page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type the middle dot?
On Windows, hold Alt and type 0183 on the numeric keypad. On a Mac (US layout), press Option+Shift+9. Or copy it from this page.
Is the middle dot the same as a decimal point?
No. The middle dot floats at mid-height and separates items; a decimal point sits on the baseline, as in 3.14. In some countries the middle dot is used for multiplication, like the dot operator ⋅.
Why does · sometimes show as a box or question mark?
The box (called tofu) means the device or font viewing it has no drawing for U+00B7 (Middle Dot). The character itself is fine — try a different font or a newer device, or use one of the variants on this page.
Is the Middle Dot free to use?
Yes. · is a standard Unicode text character published in the Unicode Character Database. You may use it in personal and commercial documents, designs and products without permission or payment.
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Data: Unicode Character Database · Page updated 2026-11-13