A standard list marker
U+2022• First item
A hollow list marker
U+25E6◦ Supporting detail
A compact square marker
U+25AA▪ Project milestone
An outline square marker
U+25AB▫ Optional item
A directional list marker
U+2023‣ Next step
A short horizontal marker
U+2043⁃ Additional note
One click copies one character. No extra spaces, formatting, or line breaks.
Have several lines to format? Turn your text into a complete bulleted list.
Make a readable plain-text list
Copy a bullet, paste it at the start of a line, then add a space and your text. Put each item on its own line and use the same marker throughout. A hollow bullet can distinguish supporting details, but indentation also matters when you paste into an app that preserves spaces.
When to use your editor’s list button
A copied bullet is useful in a profile field or message that has no list formatting. In a document editor, use the built-in bulleted-list control when available: it handles indentation and new items. On a website, use ul and li elements for an actual list so assistive technology can identify its structure.
Bullet points are different from dots
The standard bullet • is U+2022. The smaller middle dot · is U+00B7 and is commonly used between labels. For multiplication, use the dot operator ⋅. Choose the exact character you intend rather than relying only on its appearance.
Frequently asked questions
What is the standard bullet point character?
The standard bullet is •, Unicode U+2022. Its HTML numeric reference is •. Copying the character works in ordinary text fields that support Unicode.
Can I paste these bullets into a bio or resume?
Yes, if the destination accepts these Unicode characters. Use a consistent marker and check the final appearance. For a resume in a document editor, the built-in list feature usually gives more reliable indentation.
Does copying a bullet create an HTML list?
No. It copies a single text character. For a structured web list, use ul and li elements rather than placing bullet characters in separate paragraphs.