⊂

Subset Of Symbol (⊂)

Copy the Subset 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?

⊂ means “is a subset of” (often a proper subset): {1,2} ⊂ {1,2,3}. Its official Unicode name is SUBSET OF.

Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ⊂ anywhere — Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2282 then 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 2282; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “subset of”.
Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2282, then Space.
HTML: ⊂ renders as ⊂.
LaTeX: \subset in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

How do I type ⊂ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2282 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 “subset of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2282.

What is the HTML code for ⊂?

Use ⊂ or ⊂ (hex) or ⊂ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⊂?

Use \subset in math mode.