⊓
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 name | SQUARE CAP |
| Code point | U+2293 |
| Decimal | 8851 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊓ · ⊓ |
| CSS | \2293 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2293 |
| Python | \u2293 or \N{SQUARE CAP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 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
2293then 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:
\sqcapin 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.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)