⊸
Multimap Symbol (⊸)
Copy the Multimap 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?
⊸ (Multimap, U+22B8) 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 | MULTIMAP |
| Code point | U+22B8 |
| Decimal | 8888 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊸ · ⊸ |
| CSS | \22B8 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22B8 |
| Python | \u22B8 or \N{MULTIMAP} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B8 |
| LaTeX | \multimap |
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
22B8then 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
22B8; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “multimap”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22b8, then Space. - HTML:
⊸renders as ⊸. - LaTeX:
\multimapin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊸ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22B8 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 “multimap”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 22B8.
What is the HTML code for ⊸?
Use ⊸ (hex) or ⊸ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⊸?
Use \multimap in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)