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. Period symbol .: copy and paste

Copy the . period symbol with one click. The same character is Unicode U+002E FULL STOP.

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period: copy and quick facts

Press Copy to use . instantly. period is U+002E; code formats, typing methods and similar characters are listed below.

Also searched as: full stop, dot, period mark, period symbol, full stop symbol, dot symbol, period copy paste.

UnicodeU+002E
HTML decimal.
HTML hex.
JavaScript\u002E

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UnicodeU+002E
Decimal46
Hex0x002E
HTML decimal.
HTML hex.
JavaScript\u002E
CSS\002E
Python\u002E
URL.

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Unicode information

Nameperiod
Unicode nameFULL STOP
Code pointU+002E
HTML decimal.
HTML hex.
CSS\002e
JavaScript\u002E
CategoryPunctuation
Unicode18.0

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Meaning of . period

The . character is Unicode U+002E FULL STOP, commonly called a period in American English. It is a basic punctuation character with uses in prose and many technical formats.

Common questions

How do I copy the period symbol?

Press Copy to copy . and paste it anywhere that accepts text.

Is period the same as full stop?

Yes for this character: both names refer to U+002E FULL STOP.

How do I copy the period symbol?

Use the copy button above to copy . and paste it anywhere that accepts text.

Is a period the same as a full stop?

Yes. In this context, period and full stop refer to the same character: U+002E FULL STOP.

Common uses

  • End sentences in writing systems that use this punctuation.
  • Decimal or technical notation where the relevant convention uses a point.
  • File names, domains and computing syntax where a period has a defined role.

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 period, then double-click it to insert the character.

Microsoft Word

Type 002E 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 002e, 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\002e
JavaScript\u002E
Python\u002E
Unicode text.

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example.com
file.txt

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