⊄
Not a Subset Of Symbol (⊄)
Copy the Not a 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 not a subset of”. Its official Unicode name is NOT A SUBSET OF.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊄ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NOT A SUBSET OF |
| Code point | U+2284 |
| Decimal | 8836 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊄ · ⊄ · ⊄ |
| CSS | \2284 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2284 |
| Python | \u2284 or \N{NOT A SUBSET OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 84 |
| LaTeX | \not\subset |
| Decomposition | ⊂ (U+2282) + ̸ (U+0338) |
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
2284then 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
2284; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not a subset of”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2284, then Space. - HTML:
⊄renders as ⊄. - LaTeX:
\not\subsetin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊄ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2284 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 “not a subset of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2284.
What is the HTML code for ⊄?
Use ⊄ or ⊄ (hex) or ⊄ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⊄?
Use \not\subset in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)