Bullet Point Symbol Copy and Paste — All Bullet Characters (• ◦ ‣ ⁌)
Every bullet point symbol you can copy and paste — from the standard dot bullet to decorative shapes, arrows, and check marks. Use them in documents, social media, notes, and more.
Standard Bullet Point Symbols
These are the most common bullet characters used in lists and documents.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| • | Bullet | U+2022 | • |
| ◦ | White Bullet | U+25E6 | ◦ |
| ‣ | Triangular Bullet | U+2023 | ‣ |
| ⁃ | Hyphen Bullet | U+2043 | ⁃ |
| ⁌ | Black Leftwards Bullet | U+204C | ⁌ |
| ⁍ | Black Rightwards Bullet | U+204D | ⁍ |
Circle Bullet Symbols
Filled and unfilled circles of various sizes make great bullet alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● | Black Circle | U+25CF | ● |
| ○ | White Circle | U+25CB | ○ |
| ◉ | Fisheye | U+25C9 | ◉ |
| ◎ | Bullseye | U+25CE | ◎ |
| ⊚ | Circled Ring | U+229A | ⊚ |
Square and Diamond Bullet Symbols
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ■ | Black Square | U+25A0 | ■ |
| □ | White Square | U+25A1 | □ |
| ▪ | Black Small Square | U+25AA | ▪ |
| ▫ | White Small Square | U+25AB | ▫ |
| ◆ | Black Diamond | U+25C6 | ◆ |
| ◇ | White Diamond | U+25C7 | ◇ |
Arrow and Check Mark Bullets
Use these as bullet alternatives for a more stylized look in your lists.
| Symbol | Name | Unicode | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Heavy Check Mark | U+2714 | ✔ |
| ✓ | Check Mark | U+2713 | ✓ |
| ✗ | Ballot X | U+2717 | ✗ |
| ✘ | Heavy Ballot X | U+2718 | ✘ |
| ➤ | Black Rightwards Arrowhead | U+27A4 | ➤ |
| ▸ | Black Right-Pointing Small Triangle | U+25B8 | ▸ |
How to Type Bullet Point Symbols
- Windows: Hold Alt and type 7 or 0149 on the numeric keypad for •
- Mac: Press Option + 8 for the bullet character •
- HTML: Use
•or•for • - Word/Google Docs: Press Ctrl + Shift + L or use the bullet list toolbar button
- Markdown: Use *, -, or + at the start of a line for bullet lists
When to Use Different Bullet Styles
- • (bullet): The default for most documents and presentations
- ◦ (white bullet): Great for sub-items or second-level indentation
- ‣ (triangular bullet): Adds visual variety and draws attention
- ■ ▪ (squares): Modern, clean look popular in tech and design
- ✔ ✓ (check marks): Perfect for task lists and to-do items
- ➤ ▸ (arrows): Eye-catching for social media posts and highlights
Related Symbols
For numbered bullets, see circled number symbols like ① ② ③. For decorative list dividers, explore the dingbats block which contains many ornamental bullet shapes. The middle dot (·) is a lighter alternative to the standard bullet, commonly used in Catalan and other languages.