∈
Element Of Symbol (∈)
Copy the Element Of symbol ∈ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does ∈ mean?
The element-of sign ∈ means an object belongs to a set: 3 ∈ ℕ reads “3 is an element of the natural numbers”. Its official Unicode name is ELEMENT OF.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∈ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | ELEMENT OF |
| Code point | U+2208 |
| Decimal | 8712 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∈ · ∈ · ∈ |
| CSS | \2208 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2208 |
| Python | \u2208 or \N{ELEMENT OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 88 |
| LaTeX | \in |
How to type ∈
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ∈ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2208then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac (any symbol): switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2208; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “element of”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2208, then Space. - HTML:
∈renders as ∈. - LaTeX:
\inin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∈ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2208 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ∈ from this page.
How do I type ∈ on a Mac?
Open the Character Viewer with Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “element of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2208.
What is the HTML code for ∈?
Use ∈ or ∈ (hex) or ∈ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∈?
Use \in in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)