Dot Multiplication Symbol ⋅ Copy and Paste
The mathematical dot multiplication operator. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for dot multiplication.
What does ⋅ mean?
The dot operator is the precise Unicode character for a centered mathematical multiplication dot. It is commonly used to show multiplication, scalar products, dot products, and compact algebraic notation.
⋅ is the multiplication dot symbol, · is an interpunct, and • is a list bullet. They can look similar but should not be substituted in formulas.
Best uses for Dot Multiplication
- Mathematical multiplication such as a⋅b
- Vector dot products and scalar products
- Technical text where a bullet point would be ambiguous
- LaTeX-style cdot symbol copy-paste needs
Avoid using decorative bullets such as • or ● when you need the mathematical dot operator in formulas.
How to type ⋅
Windows
Use Insert Symbol, Character Map, or type 22C5 then Alt+X in Microsoft Word.
macOS
Use Control+Command+Space and search for dot operator.
Mobile
Most mobile keyboards do not include ⋅; copying the exact character is the safest method.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
DOT OPERATOR is encoded as U+22C5 in the Mathematical Operators block. In HTML you can write it as ⋅; in CSS generated content you can use \22C5; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u22C5.
The copied character is plain Unicode text, so its exact shape depends on the font, operating system, and whether the symbol is rendered as text or emoji. Use the official Unicode name and code point when you need to distinguish it from similar dot symbols.
HTML, CSS, and JavaScript forms
HTML
⋅CSS
\22C5JavaScript
\u22C5Not the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare dot multiplicationwith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.