LaTeX Bullet (•) - Complete Guide

The bullet symbol (•) is used for lists and dot products.

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Bullet

LaTeX Code

No package required

Recommended
\bullet

Bullet symbol

No package required

Recommended
\cdot

Center dot

What is the LaTeX Bullet?

Used as a list marker or to denote the dot product operation.

How to Use Bullet in LaTeX

Method 1: Using \bullet

✅No package required

Bullet symbol

Example: Using \bullet

latex
\documentclass{article}

\begin{document}

% Using the Bullet
Text with \bullet

\end{document}

Method 2: Using \cdot

✅No package required

Center dot

Example: Using \cdot

latex
\documentclass{article}

\begin{document}

% Using the Bullet
Text with \cdot

\end{document}

Common Use Cases

The Bullet symbol is commonly used in the following contexts:

Bullet List

List marker.

Code

$\bullet$ Item

Output

• Item

Dot Product

Dot product of vectors.

Code

$mathbf{a} cdot mathbf{b}$

Output

a · b

Complete Examples

Bullet List

Bulleted list

latex
\documentclass{article}
\begin{document}

$\bullet$ First item
$\bullet$ Second item

\end{document}

Frequently Asked Questions

Which method should I use?

We recommend using the method marked as "Recommended" above. However, the best method depends on your specific needs:

  • \bullet: Bullet symbol
  • \cdot: Center dot

Where do I use this symbol?

This symbol can be used:

  • In mathematical equations (math mode)
  • In regular text (if using text mode)
  • In various document environments

Can I use this in display mode?

Yes, symbols that work in math mode (between $ $) also work in display mode (between $$ $$). This allows you to display the symbol on its own line with larger formatting.

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