Alt Codes & Keyboard Shortcuts
Ellipsis Shortcut
A single-character ellipsis, tidier than three periods.
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- Windows
- Alt + 0133
- Mac
- Option + Semicolon
- Unicode
- U+2026
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About this entry
What it is
A single-character ellipsis, tidier than three periods.
Trailing thoughts and truncated UI labels.
Copy & use
How to copy and use ellipsis shortcut
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Copy the complete value
Use the copy button above so the value is captured without its label, description or surrounding page text.
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Paste it where you need it
Trailing thoughts and truncated UI labels.
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Check the final result
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
What it is for
When to reach for …
The ellipsis marks an omission or a trailing thought. As one character it keeps its spacing intact and cannot be split across a line break.
Getting the shortcut to work
Many editors convert three dots into this character automatically, so documents often contain both forms — worth knowing when a search for one misses the other. The Windows code needs the numeric keypad with Num Lock on — the number row above the letters will not work. On a laptop without a keypad, use the copy button above or Windows Character Map.
Easily confused
Characters that look like …
These are separate characters. They may look almost identical on screen, but they sort, search and compare differently.
Three full stops
Typed manually, this can break across lines and spaces unevenly. Style guides differ on which is correct.
Common questions
Using ellipsis shortcut
What is ellipsis shortcut?
A single-character ellipsis, tidier than three periods. Trailing thoughts and truncated UI labels.
How do I type Ellipsis Shortcut without copying it?
On Windows: Alt + 0133. On macOS: Option + Semicolon. Windows Alt codes need the numeric keypad with Num Lock on, so laptops without one are usually quicker to serve by the copy button above.
Will ellipsis shortcut work everywhere?
Windows Alt codes may require a numeric keypad and Num Lock. Laptop keyboards, browser fields and regional layouts can behave differently, so copying is the dependable fallback.
Can I customise ellipsis shortcut after copying?
You can add a short label, repeat compatible symbols or trim the design to fit. Keep important spaces, line breaks and uncommon Unicode characters intact while editing.
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