HTML Entity for Bullet Round (•)

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Updated: Sep 2026

1 example

Unicode U+2022

HTML Entity for bullet round (•) tutorial illustration

Definition

What Is Bullet Round?

Bullet round (•) is Unicode U+2022 in the General Punctuation block (official name BULLET). It is the classic filled list bullet used in documentation and UI. HTML provides the named entities • and &bullet;.

Remember

Character     •
Unicode       U+2022
Hex entity    &#x2022;
Decimal       &#8226;
Named entity  &bull; (also &bullet;)
CSS escape    \2022
Not the same  ∙ U+2219 (bullet operator)

All of these produce the same glyph: •. Prefer • in hand-written HTML; type • in UTF-8 when you can; use numeric or CSS forms for generated content. For real lists, prefer semantic <ul> / <li> and style the marker with CSS when needed.

Reference

Quick Reference

One table for every form you will actually use.

Form	Code	Where it goes
Direct character	`•`	HTML text (UTF-8)
Named entity	`•`	HTML markup (preferred name)
Named alias	`&bullet;`	HTML markup (same glyph)
Hex entity	`•`	HTML markup
Decimal entity	`•`	HTML markup
CSS escape	`\2022`	Stylesheet `content`

When to Use Which

Situation	Use
List / UI bullet	`•` or type `•`
Math / bullet operator	∙ (U+2219)
Semantic list	`<ul>` / `<li>` (browser default bullet)
Custom CSS marker	`content: "\2022"` on `::before`

See it

Live Preview

Bullet round in study contexts.

Inline list • One • Two • Three

Large glyph •

vs. operator • bullet · ∙ operator

Accessible label Feature item

With entities Named: • | Hex: • | Decimal: •

Code

Complete HTML Example

One page that shows • with hex, decimal, named entity, CSS escape, and a typed character. Use View Output or open the live editor.

Hex + Decimal + Named + CSS + Typed

Five ways to produce • in a single document.

html

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html lang="en">
<head>
  <meta charset="UTF-8">
  <title>Bullet Round (•) in HTML</title>
  <style>
    #point::after {
      content: "\2022";
    }
  </style>
</head>
<body>
  <p>Bullet round using Hex Code: &#x2022;</p>
  <p>Bullet round using HTML Code: &#8226;</p>
  <p>Bullet round using Named Entity: &bull;</p>
  <p id="point">Bullet round using CSS Entity: </p>
  <p>Typed directly: •</p>
</body>
</html>

Try It Yourself

How It Works

1. Hex: U+2022 → • in HTML. The browser turns it into •.

2. Decimal: same code point as 8226 → •. Same result as hex.

3. Named: • (or &bullet;) is the standard HTML name for U+2022 — clear in source.

4. CSS: use \2022 in content (not an HTML entity). #point::after appends that • after the paragraph text.

5. Typed •: fine in UTF-8 source. All five lines show the same glyph.

Pitfalls & Tips

Common mistakes when working with bullet round (•).

Named

Prefer •

• and &bullet; both work. Use • in most tutorials and hand-written HTML.

∙

Not the math operator

For a math bullet operator use ∙ (U+2219).

Lists

Prefer real list markup

For true lists use <ul>/<li>. Insert • manually only for decorative or inline markers.

a11y

Say the item text

Screen readers may not announce “bullet.” Pair decorative • with clear item text, or hide the glyph and keep semantics in the list.

CSS vs HTML

Do not mix escapes

\2022 belongs in CSS. • / • / • belong in HTML.

Semicolon

End references

Always finish with ; — write •, not &bull.

Compatibility

Browser Support

Bullet round (U+2022) and its entity forms (•, •, •, CSS \\2022) are supported in all mainstream browsers. Glyph quality depends on font support for General Punctuation.

✓ Universal support

Bullet Round (•)

Type •, or encode with named, hex, decimal, or CSS escape — same glyph everywhere encoding is supported.

100% Browser coverage

Google Chrome Supported

Yes

Microsoft Edge Supported

Yes

Mozilla Firefox Supported

Yes

Apple Safari Supported

Yes

Opera Supported

Yes

Internet Explorer All versions

Yes

U+2022 / entities Full support

Bottom line: Prefer • or a typed • for markers. Use decimal when generating markup, and \\2022 only inside CSS content.

Remember

Key Takeaways

Unicode: bullet round is U+2022 (decimal 8226).
HTML: prefer • (also &bullet;, •, •).
CSS: use \2022 inside content for custom list markers.
Watch out: • ≠ ∙ (list bullet ≠ math operator).

One line: U+2022 → • / • / • / CSS \2022.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I display bullet round (•) in HTML?

Use • (hex), • (decimal), • or &bullet; (named), or the CSS escape \2022 in the content property. All render •. You can also paste • directly if your file is UTF-8.

What is the Unicode value for bullet round?

U+2022 (hex 2022, decimal 8226). Unicode names it BULLET. It belongs to the General Punctuation block.

Is there a named HTML entity for • (U+2022)?

Yes. • and &bullet; both map to U+2022. Prefer • in hand-written HTML; numeric forms are useful in generated markup.

How is • different from ∙?

• (U+2022) is the common list bullet. ∙ (U+2219) is the math bullet operator. They are different code points.

What is the difference between HTML code and CSS entity for •?

HTML entities (•, •, or •) go in markup. The CSS escape \2022 is used in stylesheets (usually in the content property of ::before/::after). Both render •.

When should I use bullet round?

Use • for list markers, feature lists, and UI separators. Prefer semantic <ul>/<li> for real lists when structure matters, and use U+2219 for math dot products.

Did you know?

Bullet (round) is Unicode U+2022 (decimal 8226) in the General Punctuation block — official name BULLET. HTML’s named references are • and &bullet;. It is not bullet operator (U+2219 ∙).

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