How to type a bullet point on Android
To type a bullet point on Android, tap the ?123 key, then tap =\< to find the bullet symbol (•) on the top row. Gboard and Samsung keyboards also let you long-press the period or hyphen, giving you a quick bullet point on Android for notes and chats.
Quick answer
Tap ?123 → tap =\< → tap • (or long-press the period/hyphen key).
Step by step
Open the numeric keyboard
Tap the ?123 key in the lower-left corner of Gboard or Samsung Keyboard.
Switch to extended symbols
Tap the =\< key (or !#1 on Samsung devices) to navigate to the secondary symbols page.
Tap the bullet point key
Locate the circular bullet point symbol • on the top row and tap it to insert.
Format your list item
Add a space after the bullet and begin typing. Repeat for subsequent list lines.
Finding • on Gboard and Samsung keyboards
Android makes inserting the typographical bullet point • (Unicode U+2022) straightforward through dedicated keys on both Gboard and Samsung Keyboard. On Google Gboard, tap the ?123 button in the bottom corner to open the numbers layout. Next, tap the =\< key located above the ABC key. On this secondary symbols page, the circular bullet symbol • sits conveniently on the top row, right next to mathematical operators.
Samsung Galaxy devices feature a similar layout. Tap the !#1 button on Samsung Keyboard to open symbols, where the bullet point is often directly accessible, or tap the 1/2 indicator to view extended punctuation. On many Android keyboards, you can also touch and hold the period (.) key on the main alphabet screen to reveal a quick popup containing the bullet point •.
Automatic lists in Google Keep and Docs
If your goal is organizing a to-do list or meeting notes, productivity apps like Google Keep, Google Docs, and Samsung Notes include native list formatting tools. In Google Docs, tapping the bulleted list icon on the formatting toolbar creates dynamic lists where hitting enter automatically generates the next bullet point.
In messaging apps like WhatsApp or Slack, typing an asterisk (*) or hyphen (-) followed by a space at the beginning of a line will often automatically transform into a clean formatted bullet point. For custom list styling with decorative shapes like diamonds or stars, explore our curated bullet point symbols collection.
Creating a personal dictionary shortcut
For rapid list formatting in apps that lack automatic list tools, configure Gboard’s personal dictionary. Open Gboard Settings (via the gear icon on the toolbar), tap Dictionary → Personal dictionary, pick your language, and tap the + icon. Paste • into the word box, and enter *b or ;b into the shortcut box.
Whenever you type your shortcut, • appears in the center prediction pill for immediate insertion. Compare this mobile workflow with our guide to the bullet point on iPhone, check desktop procedures in our bullet point on Windows and bullet point on Mac guides, and see broader mobile strategies in how to type symbols on Android.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the bullet point on Gboard?
Tap ?123, then tap =\<. The bullet point • is located on the top row of the secondary symbols layout.
Can I long-press a key to get a bullet point on Android?
Yes. On many Gboard and Samsung Keyboard layouts, pressing and holding the period (.) or hyphen (-) reveals a popup containing •.
How do I make a bulleted list in Google Docs on Android?
Highlight your text, tap the formatting icon (A with horizontal lines) at the top of the screen, and select the bulleted list icon.