∓
Minus-or-Plus Sign Symbol (∓)
Copy the Minus-or-Plus Sign 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 minus-or-plus sign ∓ is used together with ± to show opposite signs: cos(a ± b) = cos a cos b ∓ sin a sin b. Its official Unicode name is MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∓ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN |
| Code point | U+2213 |
| Decimal | 8723 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∓ · ∓ |
| CSS | \2213 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2213 |
| Python | \u2213 or \N{MINUS-OR-PLUS SIGN} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 93 |
| LaTeX | \mp |
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
2213then 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
2213; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “minus-or-plus sign”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2213, then Space. - HTML:
∓renders as ∓. - LaTeX:
\mpin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∓ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2213 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 “minus-or-plus sign”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2213.
What is the HTML code for ∓?
Use ∓ (hex) or ∓ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∓?
Use \mp in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)