White Bullet Symbol ◦ Copy and Paste
A small open circle bullet. This page gives the exact Unicode identity, copy value, HTML and code forms, keyboard guidance, and source links for white bullet.
What does ◦ mean?
The white bullet is a small hollow dot intended for bullet-like use. It is lighter than the filled bullet • and smaller than the white circle ○, which makes it useful for small dot symbol searches.
◦ is a bullet-sized symbol, while ○ is a larger geometric circle.
Best uses for White Bullet
- Secondary bullet lists
- Small open dot separators
- Minimal text decoration
Avoid ◦ when you need a large open circle; use ○ for a full-size geometric circle.
How to type ◦
Windows
Use Character Map or type 25E6 then Alt+X in Microsoft Word.
macOS
Use Emoji & Symbols and search for white bullet.
Mobile
Copy ◦ from this page because it is uncommon on mobile keyboards.
Unicode identity and rendering notes
WHITE BULLET is encoded as U+25E6 in the Geometric Shapes block. In HTML you can write it as ◦; in CSS generated content you can use \25E6; and in JavaScript strings you can use \u25E6.
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
\25E6JavaScript
\u25E6Not the same as similar dot symbols
Dot symbols can look close in a browser but carry different Unicode names and meanings. Compare white bulletwith these nearby symbols before using it in code, math, or formal text.