Ideographic Full Stop 。
。 (U+3002) 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: Ideographic Full Stop is part of the Symbols family (block: CJK Symbols and 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 character IDEOGRAPHIC FULL STOP has the codepoint U+3002 and belongs to the CJK Symbols and Punctuation block. It is used as a period in many East Asian texts and scripts. This symbol marks the end of a sentence and helps readers pause before the next idea. It also appears in lists or paired forms in some layouts, where spacing rules differ from Western punctuation. The symbol is part of the common pool of marks used to structure text and convey tone in written language. Its usage depends on style and regional conventions, so writers may choose different spacing or alignment rules. In practice, editors adapt the mark to fit column width, line height, and overall typography. When combined with other punctuation, it can influence rhythm and readability. Because it belongs to a shared set of symbols, the IDEOGRAPHIC FULL STOP supports clear communication across languages that use these marks. Overall, it acts as a reliable sentence terminator in contexts that follow East Asian typographic norms.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+3002 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.
See our category page for related symbols.
Confusables
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+3002 - General Category:
Po - Age:
1.1 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
CJK Symbols and Punctuation - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E3 80 82 - UTF-16:
3002 - UTF-32:
00003002 - HTML dec:
。 - HTML hex:
。 - JS escape:
\u3002 - Python \N{}:
\N{IDEOGRAPHIC FULL STOP} - Python \u:
\u3002 - Python \U:
\U00003002 - URL-encoded:
%E3%80%82 - CSS escape:
\3002
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+3002 or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity 。 (hex) or 。 (decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.