Small Element of Symbol (∊)
Copy the Small 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?
∊ (Small Element of, U+220A) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a set-membership symbol, a variant of ∈ used in specialised set-theory notation.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∊ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SMALL ELEMENT OF |
| Code point | U+220A |
| Decimal | 8714 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∊ · ∊ |
| CSS | \220A |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u220A |
| Python | \u220A or \N{SMALL ELEMENT OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 8A |
| LaTeX | paste ∊ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
220Athen 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
220A; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “small element of”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
220a, then Space. - HTML:
∊renders as ∊. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ∊ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∊ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 220A 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 “small element of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 220A.
What is the HTML code for ∊?
Use ∊ (hex) or ∊ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∊?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ∊ directly.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)