⊅

Not a Superset of Symbol (⊅)

Copy the Not a Superset 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 superset of”. Its official Unicode name is NOT A SUPERSET OF.

Codes and properties

Character⊅
Unicode nameNOT A SUPERSET OF
Code pointU+2285
Decimal8837
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity⊅ · ⊅
CSS\2285
JavaScript / JSON\u2285
Python\u2285 or \N{NOT A SUPERSET OF}
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 85
LaTeX\not\supset
Decomposition⊃ (U+2283) + ̸ (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 2285 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 2285; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “not a superset of”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2285, then Space.
  • HTML: ⊅ renders as ⊅.
  • LaTeX: \not\supset in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ⊅ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2285 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 superset of”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2285.

What is the HTML code for ⊅?

Use ⊅ (hex) or ⊅ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⊅?

Use \not\supset in math mode.

Related symbols

Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)