Horizontal Ellipsis (…)
Horizontal Ellipsis
The ellipsis character represents omitted words, trailing thought, or hesitation.
Character Codes
| Unicode | U+2026 |
|---|---|
| HTML named entity | … |
| HTML decimal | … |
| HTML hexadecimal | … |
| CSS escape | \2026 |
| JavaScript | \u{2026} |
How to Type …
Windows
With a numeric keypad, hold Alt and type 0133, then release Alt.
Microsoft Word
Type 2026, then Alt+X. Word converts the hexadecimal Unicode value into the symbol.
Mac
Press Control+Command+Space to open Character Viewer, search for the symbol name, and insert it. Copy and paste is often faster for occasional use.
Chromebook and Linux
On supported systems, press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2026, and press Enter. Chromebook users can also use the on-screen keyboard or copy the symbol.
iPhone and Android
Long-press related keyboard keys when the symbol is built in. Otherwise, copy it from this page and paste it into the destination app.
Meaning and Correct Use
The single character … differs from three separate periods. Follow the relevant style guide for spacing.
Use the exact Unicode character rather than a visually similar substitute when meaning, search, sorting, accessibility, or computer processing matters.