How to Insert a Dot in PowerPoint

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May 25, 2026

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Use this interactive demo to learn how to add a dot symbol to your PowerPoint slides.

Quick summary

This demo shows you how to insert a dot or bullet symbol into a PowerPoint slide using the built-in Symbol dialog. It takes under a minute and works with any standard font like Arial or Calibri.

Steps

Go to the Insert tab in the PowerPoint ribbon.
Click the text box where you want to place the dot.
Click Symbol to open the Symbol dialog box.
Select Arial or Calibri as your font in the dialog.
Select the bullet symbol you want to insert (•, ·, or ○).
Click Insert to add the symbol to your slide.
Click Close to dismiss the Symbol dialog.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to insert a dot or bullet symbol in PowerPoint gives presenters precise control over slide formatting without relying on default list styles. The Symbol dialog in PowerPoint supports a wide range of dot characters — including middle dots, bullet points, and hollow circles — making it easy to match any design requirement. This technique works across all modern versions of Microsoft PowerPoint and requires no add-ins or external tools. It is especially useful for creating custom-styled lists, separators, or decorative elements directly within a slide's text box.

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