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Dot Operator Symbol (⋅)

Copy and paste the dot operator ⋅ with one click

About the Dot Operator Symbol

Last reviewed on October 31, 2026

⋅ is a small centred dot that means multiplication, as in a ⋅ b. It is common for scalar and dot products in physics and linear algebra. It is neater than × when letters could be confused with x.

Its official Unicode name is Dot Operator. Browse the Mathematical Symbols page for related characters.

How to Type Dot Operator on a Keyboard

Windows: Type 22C5 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ⋅ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code

Mac: Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name

Microsoft Word: Type 22C5 then press Alt+X

Phone & tablet: Copying ⋅ from this page is fastest — see our mobile typing guide

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I type dot operator ⋅ on Windows?

Type 22C5 then press Alt+X in Word; in other apps, copy ⋅ from this page and paste it. It has no classic Alt code. You can also copy ⋅ straight from this page.

How do I type ⋅ on a Mac?

Press Ctrl+Cmd+Space to open the Character Viewer, then search for the symbol by name.

What is the Unicode and HTML code for dot operator?

It is Unicode code point U+22C5, named Dot Operator. In HTML, use ⋅ or the numeric reference ⋅.