Horizontal Ellipsis Symbol … Copy and Paste
The standard single-character three-dot ellipsis. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for horizontal ellipsis.
What does … mean?
The horizontal ellipsis is the standard punctuation character for omitted words, trailing thoughts, or pauses. It is one Unicode character, not three separate periods.
… is one character. Three periods (...) are three characters and can wrap differently in text.
Best uses for Horizontal Ellipsis
- Normal prose ellipses
- UI labels that need a compact ellipsis
- Replacing three periods when typography matters
Avoid … in mathematical midline contexts where ⋯ is the more precise symbol.
How to type …
Windows
Use Alt+0133 on a numeric keypad, or type 2026 then Alt+X in Word.
macOS
Press Option+Semicolon on a US keyboard layout.
Mobile
Long-press the period key on many keyboards, or copy … from this page.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
HORIZONTAL ELLIPSIS is encoded as U+2026 in the General Punctuation block. In HTML you can write it as …; in CSS generated content you can use \2026; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u2026.
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
\2026JavaScript
\u2026Not the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare horizontal ellipsiswith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.