Hyphen Bullet

Known formally as the Hyphen Bullet, this typographic mark functions as a small horizontal stroke used primarily for list indentation. It is classified under the General Punctuation block within the Common script. In speech, it is usually referred to as a hyphen bullet or simply a dash, distinguishing it from the traditional circular bullet point by its flat, linear shape.

This character frequently appears in formal typography and document design to create structured lists that require a minimalist aesthetic. In technical manuals or creative writing, it serves to separate line items or highlight brief points without the visual weight of a standard round bullet. It is also occasionally used in digital interfaces and social media captions to organize short snippets of text or to act as a decorative divider between brief phrases.