Copy a bullet with one click: the classic •, hollow ◦, small squares ▪ ▫, arrowheads ➤ ▸, check marks ✓ ☐, diamonds ◆ ❖, numbered bullets ① ❶ and emoji bullets. Each shows its Unicode, HTML, Alt and Mac codes, and the list maker turns your lines into a neat bulleted or numbered list.
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Paste lines of text and pick bullets. Indent a line with spaces or a tab to make it a sub-point.
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How to use the Bullet Point Symbols
Copy a bullet: click •, ◦, ▪, ➤, ‣, ✓, ◆ or ► at the top, or any symbol in the grid.
Browse or search: choose a group such as Arrows or Checks & boxes, or type a word like “diamond” or “hollow”.
Build a list: paste your lines into the list maker, indent sub-points with spaces, and pick the main and sub bullets or a numbering style.
Copy the result: press Copy list for plain text, Copy as HTML list for web pages, or Download .txt.
Learn the shortcut: open “How to type” for Windows, Word, Mac, Google Docs and phone steps.
Popular bullet symbols and their codes
Bullet
Unicode name
Code point
HTML
Windows Alt
Mac
Best for
•
Bullet
U+2022
•
Alt+0149
Option+8
Any list, resumes
◦
White bullet
U+25E6
◦
–
–
Sub-points
▪
Black small square
U+25AA
▪
–
–
Modern resumes
‣
Triangular bullet
U+2023
‣
–
–
Clean lists
➤
Black rightwards arrowhead
U+27A4
➤
–
–
Social posts, highlights
►
Black right-pointing pointer
U+25BA
►
Alt+16
–
Steps
✓
Check mark
U+2713
✓
–
–
Benefits, done items
☐
Ballot box
U+2610
☐
–
–
Checklists
◆
Black diamond
U+25C6
◆
–
–
Headings
–
En dash
U+2013
–
Alt+0150
Option+-
Minimal lists
Choosing the right bullet
A bullet’s job is to show where each item starts without stealing attention from the words. The round bullet • does that best, which is why it is the default in word processors. Squares ▪ feel more structured and modern, arrows ➤ and pointers ► suggest action or steps, check marks ✓ signal benefits or completed tasks, and boxes ☐ ☑ turn a list into a checklist.
For nested lists, step down in weight: a filled bullet for main points and a hollow or smaller one for sub-points (• then ◦ then ▪). This mirrors how browsers style nested HTML lists (disc, circle, square) and makes the hierarchy obvious at a glance.
Tips for bullets in resumes, emails and social posts
Stay consistent. Use one bullet style for the same level throughout a document.
Prefer text bullets in resumes. Applicant tracking systems read •, ▪ and – reliably; emoji and rare symbols can turn into question marks or boxes.
Use real lists on the web. Typing • at the start of a paragraph looks like a list but is not one for screen readers. Use <ul> and style the marker with CSS instead.
Mind plain-text email. Some email apps strip formatting; a typed • or – list keeps its shape where automatic bullets may vanish.
Emoji bullets are for casual posts. 🔹 and ✅ grab attention on social media, but they look different on every device and are read aloud by screen readers.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type a bullet point • on the keyboard?
On Windows hold Alt and type 0149 on the numeric keypad (Alt+7 also works in many apps). On a Mac press Option+8. On an iPhone, long-press the hyphen key on the 123 keyboard; on Android, open the symbols page of your keyboard. You can also copy • from this page.
What is the HTML code for a bullet point?
The bullet • is • (or •), numeric •, hex •. In CSS use content: "\2022". For real web lists it is better to use <ul> and <li> and change the marker with list-style-type or li::marker, so screen readers still announce a list.
Which bullet points are best for a resume?
Simple, widely supported bullets such as •, ▪, ‣ or – are safest. They print cleanly, look professional and survive applicant tracking systems (ATS) that may strip or garble unusual characters and emoji. Use one bullet style consistently and keep emoji for social media.
How do I make a sub-bullet or nested list in plain text?
Indent the sub-point with two or four spaces and use a lighter bullet, for example • for main points and ◦ or ▪ for sub-points. The list maker on this page does this automatically: indent a line with spaces or a tab and it becomes a sub-point.
Why does Alt+7 sometimes not type a bullet?
Alt codes without a leading zero use the old DOS code page, and some modern apps handle them differently. Alt+0149, which uses the Windows code page, works more reliably. Make sure Num Lock is on and use the numeric keypad, not the number row.
What is the difference between •, · and ∙?
• (U+2022, Bullet) is the standard list bullet. · (U+00B7, Middle Dot) is a smaller dot used as a separator, as in Home · About. ∙ (U+2219, Bullet Operator) is a math symbol that looks similar. For lists, use •.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.