⊓

Square Cap Symbol (⊓)

Copy the Square Cap 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 cap) denotes the meet (greatest lower bound) in lattice theory. Its official Unicode name is SQUARE CAP.

Codes and properties

Character⊓
Unicode nameSQUARE CAP
Code pointU+2293
Decimal8851
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity⊓ · ⊓
CSS\2293
JavaScript / JSON\u2293
Python\u2293 or \N{SQUARE CAP}
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 93
LaTeX\sqcap

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 2293 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 2293; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “square cap”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2293, then Space.
  • HTML: ⊓ renders as ⊓.
  • LaTeX: \sqcap in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ⊓ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2293 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 cap”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 2293.

What is the HTML code for ⊓?

Use ⊓ (hex) or ⊓ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ⊓?

Use \sqcap in math mode.

Related symbols

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