Hyphen Bullet ⁃

⁃ (U+2043) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.

What it is and where it’s used: Hyphen Bullet is part of the Symbols family (block: General Punctuation). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.

History & usage: The Hyphen Bullet is a punctuation mark with the codepoint U+2043 in the General Punctuation block. It is used as a bullet symbol in lists and can serve as a hyphen-like marker in text. In practice, it helps structure text and can convey tone by showing items or notes clearly. The character belongs to the Common script family, so it can appear in many languages that use the Latin alphabet. Its exact appearance depends on the font and text layout. The name Hyphen Bullet reminds readers that it can act as a break or separator as well as a bullet. In different styles, editors choose how to treat it, and preferences vary by locale. Some styles prefer a simple bullet, while others treat it as a combined hyphen and bullet for compact lists. When used, it usually sits at the start of list items, helping readers scan content quickly. Overall, this mark supports text organization and tone control across diverse writing contexts.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2043 in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.

Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.

Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.

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