U+00B7
| OS | Layout | Shortcut |
|---|---|---|
| Windows(you) | Us | — |
| Windows | Uk | AltGr + Shift + . |
| Windows | German | AltGr + Shift + 9 |
| macOS | Us | Option + Shift + 9 |
| macOS | Uk | Option + Shift + 9 |
| macOS | German | Option + Shift + 9 |
| Application | How to insert Middle Dot |
|---|---|
| Windows (any app) | Hold Alt and type 0183 on the numeric keypad |
| Microsoft Word | Type 00B7, then press Alt+X |
| Excel / Google Sheets | Use the formula =UNICHAR(183) |
| Google Docs | Insert → Special characters, then search "middle dot" |
| HTML | · or · |
| CSS (content property) | content: "\00B7" |
| JavaScript | "\u00B7" |
The middle dot (interpunct) is a small dot placed vertically in the middle of a line of text.
Used as a word separator in some languages (Catalan), in mathematics for multiplication (5·3), and as a decorative separator in UI design.