AltKeyCodes

Middle Dot Alt Code and Symbol

The Alt code for Middle Dot is 250. Hold Alt, type 250 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt. Middle Dot also has the Unicode codepoint U+00B7, so you can type it with Alt+183 on Windows, search for U+00B7 in macOS's Character Viewer, use · in HTML, or \00B7 in CSS. If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, use the Character Viewer, the HTML entity, or copy the character directly — the Alt key method requires a physical numpad. Copy the Middle Dot character from this page when you need it in a form, chat message or document that does not accept Alt codes. HTML also defines the named entity · for Middle Dot, but the numeric form · is safer when compatibility is uncertain.

Codes for this symbol

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MethodValue
Legacy Alt code
Alt + decimal
Alt + X hex
HTML named entity
HTML decimal
HTML hex
CSS escape
Python escape
JavaScript escape
UTF-8 bytes
Unicode codepoint
Unicode block
Unicode category

Not available for this symbol: macOS Option shortcut.

How to type middle dot on Windows

  1. Turn Num Lock on so the numeric keypad is active.
  2. Hold the left Alt key.
  3. Type 2 5 0 on the numeric keypad.
  4. Release Alt. The Middle Dot character (·) appears.

If your keyboard has no numeric keypad, see how to type symbols without a numpad.

How to type middle dot on macOS

There is no direct Option shortcut for Middle Dot. Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space, search for "Middle Dot" and click the character to insert it.

How to use middle dot in code

  • HTML: or , also
  • CSS: content:"\00B7"; ()
  • Python: \u00B7 or chr(0xB7)
  • JavaScript: \u00B7 or String.fromCodePoint(0xB7)
  • JSON: "\u00B7"
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Pilcrow SignAlt+20
Right-pointing Double Angle Quotation MarkAlt+175
En DashAlt+0150
Em DashAlt+0151
Left Single Quotation MarkAlt+0145
Right Single Quotation MarkAlt+0146
Left Double Quotation MarkAlt+0147
Right Double Quotation MarkAlt+0148
DaggerAlt+0134
Per Mille SignAlt+0137
White CircleAlt+9
Inverted Exclamation MarkAlt+173
Inverted Question MarkAlt+168
Double DaggerAlt+0135

Frequently asked questions

What is the Alt code for Middle Dot?

The legacy Alt code for Middle Dot is 250. Hold Alt, type 2 5 0 on the numeric keypad, then release Alt.

How do I type · without a numpad?

Use the Windows Character Viewer (Win+.), the macOS Character Viewer (⌃⌘Space), an HTML entity such as ·, or copy the character directly from this page.

Why does Alt+183 not work?

Alt+183 only works on a keyboard with a physical numeric keypad. It also requires the application to accept the numeric-keypad input path. Laptops without a numpad need an alternative method.

What is the Unicode for Middle Dot?

The Unicode codepoint for Middle Dot is U+00B7. You can use this value in HTML as ·, in CSS as \00B7, and in Word with Alt+X.

How do I type · on a Mac?

Open the Character Viewer with ⌃⌘Space and search for the character name or U+00B7, then click it.

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