To show time passing without anything being said they put in dots. If I send you a single dot in an SMS or chat it means, I’m here. I’m reading. I’m not saying anything. Because if I didn’t for all you know I’m asleep.

What does dot mean in a text message?

Screenshot/Tech Insider If you use Apple’s iMessage, then you know about the “typing awareness indicator” — the three dots that appear on your screen to show you when someone on the other end of your text is typing. Or so you thought.

What does DOT stand for in social media?

Medical » Physiology — and more Rate it: DOT. Do One Thing. Internet » Chat.

DOT is an acronym for damage over time, and it’s used in computer gaming to refer to acts that slowly cause damage to a character, such as poisoning or a spell.