Ellipsis … — Copy & Paste
The ellipsis … (three dots as a single character) indicates an omission, a trailing thought, or a pause in text. Unlike typing three separate periods (...), the Unicode ellipsis character is a single glyph that spaces correctly in all fonts.
How to Type Ellipsis
Option + SemicolonAlt + 0133 (numpad)Long-press the period (.) key → tap ……On Android, long-press common keys or use the special characters keyboard to find …. Or just copy it from this page — it works everywhere.
Unicode Details
U+202682302026…Where Is Ellipsis Used?
- ✦Indicating omitted text
- ✦Trailing thoughts
- ✦Dialogue pauses
- ✦Placeholder text
Other Names for …
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I type the ellipsis on a Mac?▼
On a Mac, press Option + Semicolon to insert … directly in any text field.
Does … work on Instagram, Discord, and TikTok?▼
Yes — … is a standard Unicode character (U+2026) that renders on every platform and device. Copy it from this page and paste it into any text field on Instagram, Discord, TikTok, Twitter/X, WhatsApp, or elsewhere.
What is the HTML code for …?▼
The HTML entity for … is …. You can also use the numeric reference … or the hex reference ….