⊆

Subset Of or Equal To Symbol (⊆)

Copy the Subset Of or Equal To 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 or equal to”: A ⊆ A is always true. Its official Unicode name is SUBSET OF OR EQUAL TO.

Codes and properties

Character⊆
Unicode nameSUBSET OF OR EQUAL TO
Code pointU+2286
Decimal8838
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity⊆ · ⊆ · ⊆
CSS\2286
JavaScript / JSON\u2286
Python\u2286 or \N{SUBSET OF OR EQUAL TO}
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 86
LaTeX\subseteq

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 2286 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 2286; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “subset of or equal to”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2286, then Space.
  • HTML: ⊆ renders as ⊆.
  • LaTeX: \subseteq in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ⊆ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2286 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 equal to”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2286.

What is the HTML code for ⊆?

Use ⊆ or ⊆ (hex) or ⊆ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⊆?

Use \subseteq in math mode.

Related symbols

⊇Superset Of or Equal To⊈Neither a Subset of nor Equal to⊅Not a Superset of⊄Not a Subset Of⊉Neither a Superset of nor Equal to⊃Superset Of⊊Subset of with Not Equal to⊂Subset Of

Keep exploring

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