⋔
Pitchfork Symbol (⋔)
Copy the Pitchfork 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?
⋔ (Pitchfork, U+22D4) 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 | PITCHFORK |
| Code point | U+22D4 |
| Decimal | 8916 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⋔ · ⋔ |
| CSS | \22D4 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22D4 |
| Python | \u22D4 or \N{PITCHFORK} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8B 94 |
| LaTeX | \pitchfork |
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
22D4then 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
22D4; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “pitchfork”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22d4, then Space. - HTML:
⋔renders as ⋔. - LaTeX:
\pitchforkin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⋔ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22D4 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 “pitchfork”, or switch to Unicode Hex Input and hold Option while typing 22D4.
What is the HTML code for ⋔?
Use ⋔ (hex) or ⋔ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ⋔?
Use \pitchfork in math mode.
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Reference: Unicode code chart: Mathematical Operators (U+2200–U+22FF)