Bullet Point Symbols • — All List Marker Characters to Copy & Paste

Bullet point symbols are Unicode characters used as list markers in documents, social media bios, and formatted text. While the standard bullet point • is the most common, Unicode includes dozens of bullet variants — from simple dots to decorative shapes — that add visual variety to lists and structured content.

Standard Bullet Point Symbols

The • Bullet (U+2022) is the standard bullet point used in word processors and web content. The ◦ White Bullet (U+25E6) is the outline version — lighter and used for sub-lists. The ‣ Triangular Bullet (U+2023) is a right-pointing triangle used as an alternative bullet. The ⁃ Hyphen Bullet (U+2043) resembles a dash and is used in technical documentation.

Filled shapes: ● Black Circle (U+25CF), ■ Black Square (U+25A0), ◆ Black Diamond (U+25C6), ▶ Black Right-Pointing Triangle (U+25B6). Outline shapes: ○ White Circle (U+25CB), □ White Square (U+25A1), ◇ White Diamond (U+25C7), ▷ White Right-Pointing Triangle (U+25B7).

Decorative Bullet Points for Social Media

For Instagram and TikTok bios, decorative bullet points create visual structure. Common patterns: "• item one" uses the standard bullet. "◆ item one" uses a diamond for elegance. "▶ item one" uses a triangle for a modern look. "✦ item one" uses a star for aesthetic decoration. The choice of bullet style signals personality — ◆ feels professional, ✦ feels aesthetic, ▶ feels dynamic.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type a bullet point •?

On Windows, press Alt+7 (numeric keypad) or Alt+0149 for •. On Mac, press Option+8. In Word, the automatic list formatting creates bullets when you type "* " at the start of a line. On mobile, • is available in the symbols keyboard.

What is the HTML code for a bullet point?

The HTML entity for • is &bull; or &#8226;. For HTML lists, use <ul> and <li> elements — the browser automatically adds bullet points. For inline bullet points in text, use the &bull; entity or paste the • character directly.

Related Symbol Collections

See also: Arrow Symbols for → list markers, Check Mark Symbols for ✓ task lists, Aesthetic Symbols for decorative bio markers, and Star Symbols for ★ emphasis markers.