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⋅ dot operator

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Character⋅
UnicodeU+22C5
Decimal8901
Hex0x22C5
HTML decimal⋅
HTML hex⋅
JavaScript\u22C5
CSS\22C5
Python\u22C5
URL%E2%8B%85

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Unicode information

Namedot operator
Unicode nameDOT OPERATOR
Code pointU+22C5
HTML decimal⋅
HTML hex⋅
CSS\22c5
JavaScript\u22C5
CategoryMath
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of ⋅ dot operator

The ⋅ character is listed as dot operator in SymbolDex. Its technical Unicode name is DOT OPERATOR. It is associated with mathematical notation; its exact function depends on the formula or notation system in which it appears.

Common uses

  • Mathematical formulas and expressions.
  • Scientific, technical or educational documentation.
  • Unicode text that requires this specific notation.

How to type ⋅ on Windows, Mac and mobile

Windows

The universal method is to use Copy on this page and paste ⋅. On Windows 10/11 you can press Win + . and browse the Symbols section, or open Character Map (charmap) to locate characters supported by your fonts.

Mac

Press Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer, search for dot operator, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 22C5 without U+, then immediately press Alt + X. Word converts the code into ⋅. You can also use Insert → Symbol.

Google Docs

Open Insert → Special characters and search by name, or paste ⋅ directly. For emoji, you can also use your operating system emoji picker.

iPhone / iPad

iOS does not provide a direct Unicode-code entry method for every symbol. Copy ⋅ from SymbolDex or check long-press variants on related keys. For frequent use, create a shortcut under Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement.

Android

Availability varies by Android keyboard. In Gboard, browse the symbols panel and long-press related keys for variants. If it is not available, copy ⋅ from SymbolDex and paste it where needed.

Linux

In many Linux apps using GTK/IBus, press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 22c5, then confirm with Enter or Space. If your app does not support this method, copy and paste ⋅.

Web and programming codes

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HTML decimal⋅
HTML hex⋅
CSS content\22c5
JavaScript\u22C5
Python\u22C5
Unicode text⋅

Usage examples

⋅ — dot operator
Unicode: U+22C5
HTML: ⋅