U+22C5
Dot operator⋅
Dot operator is a monochrome text character from the Unicode Mathematical Operators block, listed here under Math. Copy it with one click, or use the hex, octal, decimal and HTML entity codes below to embed it in web pages, code, and documents. It is often searched for as "multiply".
Quick facts
- Unicode
- U+22C5
- Decimal
- 8901
- Hex
- 0x22C5
- Octal
- 0o21305
Unicode identity
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Code pointOfficial Unicode notation | U+22C5 | |
| Official nameUnicodeData.txt, Unicode 18.0.0 | DOT OPERATOR | |
| DecimalBase 10 | 8901 | |
| HexadecimalBase 16 | 0x22C5 | |
| OctalBase 8 | 0o21305 | |
| BinaryBase 2 | 0010001011000101 | |
| General categorySymbol, math | Sm | |
| Unicode blockU+2200–U+22FF | Mathematical Operators | |
| Plane | Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0) |
HTML & CSS
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| HTML entity (decimal) | ⋅ | |
| HTML entity (hex) | ⋅ | |
| HTML entity (named) | ⋅ | |
| CSS content escapeUse inside content: "…" | \22C5 | |
| URL encodedPercent-encoded UTF-8 | %E2%8B%85 |
Programming languages
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| JavaScript / TypeScript | \u22C5 | |
| JSONUTF-16 surrogate pairs | \u22C5 | |
| Python | \u22C5 | |
| Java / C# / Kotlin | \u22C5 |
Byte encodings
| Format | Value | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| UTF-83 bytes | E2 8B 85 | |
| UTF-16 (BE) | 22C5 | |
| UTF-32 (BE) | 000022C5 |
How to type Dot operator
Windows
Hold Alt and type +22C5 with the hex numeric keypad option enabled, or type 22C5 then press Alt+X in Word and most Office apps.
macOS
Enable the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option, and type 22C5. Or open Character Viewer (Control+Command+Space) and search "Dot operator".
Linux
Press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 22c5, then press Space or Enter in GTK apps. IBus and most terminals support the same sequence.
HTML, CSS & code
Paste the character directly, or use the escapes above: ⋅ in HTML, \22C5 in CSS, and \u22C5 in JavaScript.
Official Unicode reference
- Character name
- DOT OPERATOR
- Block
- Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)
- General category
- Sm — Symbol, math
Data from the Unicode Character Database, version 18.0.0. See the official code chart for the Mathematical Operators block: U2200.pdf (PDF, unicode.org).
Frequently asked questions
How do I copy the Dot operator symbol?
Click the Copy button at the top of this page, or select ⋅ and press Ctrl+C (Cmd+C on Mac). It is plain Unicode text, so it pastes into documents, chats, code, and design tools.
What is the Unicode code point for Dot operator?
Dot operator is U+22C5 (decimal 8901, hexadecimal 0x22C5, octal 0o21305). It lives in the Mathematical Operators block (U+2200–U+22FF) of the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP, Plane 0).
What is the official Unicode name of Dot operator?
The Unicode Standard (version 18.0.0) names this character "DOT OPERATOR". Its General_Category is Sm (Symbol, math).
What is the HTML code for Dot operator?
Use ⋅ or ⋅, or the named entity ⋅. In CSS, use content: "\22C5".
How do I type Dot operator in code?
JavaScript: "\u22C5". Python: "\u22C5". JSON and Java: "\u22C5". The UTF-8 byte sequence is E2 8B 85.
Is Dot operator an emoji?
No. Dot operator is a text symbol and renders as a monochrome glyph in the current font. Some platforms may offer an emoji variant when U+FE0F is appended.