Square Image of or Equal to Symbol (⊑)
Copy the Square Image 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?
⊑ (Square Image of or Equal to, U+2291) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. Square-shaped relations and operations are used in lattice and order theory, and in computer-science semantics.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊑ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+2291 |
| Decimal | 8849 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊑ · ⊑ |
| CSS | \2291 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2291 |
| Python | \u2291 or \N{SQUARE IMAGE OF OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 91 |
| LaTeX | \sqsubseteq |
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
2291then 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
2291; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “square image of or equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2291, then Space. - HTML:
⊑renders as ⊑. - LaTeX:
\sqsubseteqin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊑ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2291 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 “square image of or equal to”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2291.
What is the HTML code for ⊑?
Use ⊑ (hex) or ⊑ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⊑?
Use \sqsubseteq in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)