โ
Empty Set Symbol (โ )
Copy the Empty Set symbol โ to your clipboard, and see its Unicode code point, HTML entity, LaTeX command and how to type it on any device.
What does โ mean?
The empty set symbol โ denotes the set with no elements, {}. It should not be confused with the Greek letter phi (ฯ) or the Danish letter ร. Its official Unicode name is EMPTY SET.
Codes and properties
| Character | โ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | EMPTY SET |
| Code point | U+2205 |
| Decimal | 8709 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∅ ยท ∅ ยท ∅ |
| CSS | \2205 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2205 |
| Python | \u2205 or \N{EMPTY SET} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 85 |
| LaTeX | \emptyset |
How to type โ
- Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste โ anywhere โ Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
- Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type
2205then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2205; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search โempty setโ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2205, then Space. - HTML:
∅renders as โ . - LaTeX:
\emptysetin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type โ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2205 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy โ from this page.
What is the HTML code for โ ?
Use ∅ or ∅ (hex) or ∅ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for โ ?
Use \emptyset in math mode.