ALT Codes for Bullet Point Symbols

Below is the complete list of Windows ALT codes for bullet point symbols (bullet signs), their corresponding HTML entity numeric character references and, when available, their corresponding HTML entity named character references. If you are new to ALT codes and need detailed instructions on how to use them, please read How to Use ALT Codes to Enter Special Characters. If you’re in a hurry, just tap or click any bullet point symbol in the list below to copy and paste into your document.

About bullet point symbols

Bullet point symbols, also known as bullet points or bullet symbols, are graphical icons used to visually separate and emphasize items in a list or series. They are commonly used in documents, presentations, web pages, and other forms of written communication to organize information and make it easier to read and understand.

Bullet point symbols come in various shapes and styles, but they are typically small solid or hollow dots, squares, or other geometric shapes placed at the beginning of each item in a list. The purpose of bullet points is to create a visual hierarchy and aid in the comprehension and retention of information. Here’s some information about the bullet symbols in the list above:

1. •: Bullet Point – A simple round bullet point commonly used for itemized lists and bullet points in documents and text.
2. ‣: Triangular Bullet – A triangular-shaped bullet point, less commonly used compared to the traditional round bullet.
3. ⁃: Hyphen Bullet – A bullet point represented by a hyphen, used in some specialized cases for bullet lists.
4. ⁌: Left Square Bracket with Vertical Stroke – This symbol is not typically used as a bullet point and might have specific usage in certain contexts.
5. ⁍: Right Square Bracket with Vertical Stroke – Similar to the previous symbol, this is not commonly used as a bullet point.
6. ∙: Bullet Operator – This is not traditionally used as a bullet point but is a mathematical symbol representing the dot product or multiplication operation.
7. ▪: Black Small Square – A small black square that is sometimes used as a bullet point, particularly in technical documents or when a more substantial bullet is desired.
8. ◉: Fisheye – This symbol is not traditionally used as a bullet point and may have various interpretations depending on the context.
9. ○: White Circle – A simple white circle often used as a bullet point, similar to the round bullet point (•) but without a filled center.
10. ◘: Inverse Bullet – A lesser-known bullet symbol that may not be commonly used in typical text.
11. ◙: Inverse White Circle – Similar to the inverse bullet, this symbol might have limited usage as a bullet point.
12. ◦: White Bullet – A white circular bullet point, sometimes used to distinguish between different levels of lists.
13. ☙: Reversed Rotated Floral Heart Bullet – This is a decorative symbol used to represent love and romance in a unique way, not typically used as a standard bullet point.
14. ❥: Rotated Heavy Black Heart Bullet – Another decorative symbol with a heart shape, used to convey love or endearment, but not traditionally used as a standard bullet point.
15. ❧: Rotated Floral Heart Bullet – A decorative symbol similar to ☙ and ❥, not typically used as a standard bullet point.
16. ⦾: Circle with Small Circle Inside – This symbol is not commonly used as a bullet point and may have specific usage in certain contexts.
17. ⦿: Large Circle – Similar to the previous symbol, this one is not typically used as a bullet point in standard text.

In addition to the standard bullet point symbols mentioned above, some word processing software and design applications allow users to choose from a range of custom bullet symbols. These can include arrows, check marks, stars, icons, or any other visual element that suits the document’s style and purpose.

While some of these symbols may have specific uses or interpretations in particular contexts, the traditional and most commonly used bullet points are • (round bullet) and ▪ (black small square). The choice of bullet symbol can vary depending on the desired visual appearance and formatting of the document or content. They help break down information into digestible chunks, improve readability, and provide a clear structure to lists and outlines.

See more symbol sets for popular ALT codes at ALT Codes for Miscellaneous Symbols. For the the complete list of the first 256 Windows ALT Codes, visit Windows ALT Codes for Special Characters & Symbols.