Multiset Symbol (⊌)
Copy the Multiset 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?
⊌ (Multiset, U+228C) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊌ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | MULTISET |
| Code point | U+228C |
| Decimal | 8844 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊌ · ⊌ |
| CSS | \228C |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u228C |
| Python | \u228C or \N{MULTISET} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 8C |
| LaTeX | paste ⊌ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX) |
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
228Cthen 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
228C; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “multiset”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
228c, then Space. - HTML:
⊌renders as ⊌. - LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ⊌ directly.
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊌ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 228C 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 “multiset”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 228C.
What is the HTML code for ⊌?
Use ⊌ (hex) or ⊌ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⊌?
There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ⊌ directly.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)