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I am new to Linux and I would like to insert the character that corresponds to the bullet point • when typing text.

I know that I can to do by typing (Crtl + Shift + U and then 2022) but that is quite a tedious solution and I am looking for a easier way to do so (on my macbook, running OSX, it is Alt + 8 for instance).

I am running Ubuntu 18.04 LTS.

cocomac
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LeChat
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  • I want to insert the character itself in a any text editor, from nano to vi, and also in the Terminal. I already know how to do this using the menu button on Office ;) Thanks! – LeChat Sep 23 '18 at 19:33
  • Edit this question, copy bullet point and then paste it wherever you want :) – Mayank Kataria Mar 27 '22 at 21:03

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One way is to define a compose key. Then you can do:

Compose followed by . followed by = => •

This page lists characters you can type in Gtk using a compose key:

https://help.ubuntu.com/community/GtkComposeTable

Gunnar Hjalmarsson
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  • Oh this is exactly what I was looking for. I already set the Compose key, but I could not find the shortcut . followed by = which gives • – LeChat Sep 23 '18 at 20:12
  • Do you know where I can find the other shortcuts like this one? I have been looking for this for a while... And is it possible to change/edit/add these? – LeChat Sep 23 '18 at 20:13
  • @LeChat: I edited my answer and added a link. – Gunnar Hjalmarsson Sep 23 '18 at 20:16
  • IThis is really confusing to get working by reading. I need to see it happen to get it. Can someone post a link to an instructional video somewhere? I've enabled the compose key and tried several times to get any extra characters to show up but I must be doing something wrong or skipping a step and really need to see it in action to be able to confirm which step I'm skipping, if that makes sense.c – Joshua Robison Jul 07 '19 at 03:33
  • @JoshuaRobison: I would suggest that you submit a new question where you ask for clarifications about the use of a compose key. If you do, please refer to the question I linked to. – Gunnar Hjalmarsson Jul 07 '19 at 04:42
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Type Shift+Ctrl+U followed by 2022. As you type you will see a u followed by the digits, underlined, where you're typing. Then hit Enter. The underlined expression should become a bullet point.

Full list of Unicode characters don't ask me why, the value 2022 isn't there for the typographical bullet but it works

EDIT: see comments below to understand why I'm leaving this non-answer here.

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  • This question is specifically seeking an alternative to this solution. compose+., then = is that alternative. – lindes Feb 04 '21 at 09:28
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    I came to this page via a Google search. As is often the case, I read the question title, confirmed it was what I was looking for without bothering the read the content. When I scrolled down to the only answer, it did not meet my needs. (Ubuntu Mate 20.04 LTS) When I found a solution, I came back here and posted it. You are 100% right, my answer doesn't address the OP's needs. But, given that others will do what I did (one person has up-voted so far), and I've linked other unicodes, I'm going to leave it here. – user1007074 Feb 04 '21 at 19:31
  • Fair enough. You may wish to edit the answer to specifically mention that that's why you're presenting this answer... and/or also include the other answer. Such an update would likely get it another upvote from me. – lindes Feb 06 '21 at 03:14