U+2026
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | AltGr + . |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + . |
| Windows | German | AltGr + . |
| macOS | Us | Option + ; |
| macOS | Uk | Option + ; |
| macOS | German | Option + . |
| Application | How to insert Horizontal Ellipsis |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 0133 on the numeric keypad |
| Microsoft Word | Type 2026, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(8230) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "horizontal ellipsis" |
| HTML | … or … |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\2026" |
| JavaScript | "\u2026" |
The ellipsis is a set of three dots indicating an omission of text, a trailing thought, or a pause.
Used in writing to indicate omitted text in quotations, trailing thoughts, or suspense. Use the single character (…) instead of three periods (...).