Middle Dot Symbol (·)
Copy the Middle Dot symbol · to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does · mean?
The middle dot is used for multiplication in units (N·m, kg·m²), for the dot product in some texts, and in hydrate formulas such as CuSO₄·5H₂O. Its official Unicode name is MIDDLE DOT.
Codes and properties
| Character | · |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MIDDLE DOT |
| Code point | U+00B7 |
| Decimal | 183 |
| Unicode block | Latin-1 Supplement |
| HTML entity | · · · · · |
| CSS | \00B7 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u00B7 |
| Python | \u00B7 or \N{MIDDLE DOT} |
| UTF-8 bytes | C2 B7 |
| LaTeX | \cdot |
How to type ·
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste · anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
00B7then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Windows Alt code: hold Alt and type
0183(or250) on the numeric keypad (Num Lock on), then release Alt. Works in Word, Notepad and most desktop apps. - Mac shortcut: press Option+Shift+9 (US keyboard layout).
- Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
00B7; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “middle dot”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
00b7, then Space. - HTML:
·renders as ·. - LaTeX:
\cdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type · on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 00B7 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy · from this page. You can also hold Alt and type 0183 on the numeric keypad.
How do I type · on a Mac?
Press Option + Shift + 9 on a US keyboard layout, or open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search for it.
What is the HTML code for ·?
Use · or · (hex) or · (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ·?
Use \cdot in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Latin-1 Supplement (U+0080–U+00FF)