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Element Of Symbol (∈)

Copy the Element Of 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?

The element-of sign ∈ means an object belongs to a set: 3 ∈ β„• reads β€œ3 is an element of the natural numbers”. Its official Unicode name is ELEMENT OF.

Codes and properties

Character∈
Unicode nameELEMENT OF
Code pointU+2208
Decimal8712
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity∈ Β· ∈ Β· ∈
CSS\2208
JavaScript / JSON\u2208
Python\u2208 or \N{ELEMENT OF}
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 88
LaTeX\in

How to type ∈

  • Copy & paste: press the Copy button above, then paste ∈ anywhere β€” Word, Google Docs, email, chat or code.
  • Windows (Word, WordPad, Outlook): type 2208 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 2208; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search β€œelement of”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2208, then Space.
  • HTML: ∈ renders as ∈.
  • LaTeX: \in in math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ∈ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2208 and press Alt+X. In any app press Win+. to open the symbol panel, or copy ∈ from this page.

What is the HTML code for ∈?

Use ∈ or ∈ (hex) or ∈ (decimal).

What is the LaTeX command for ∈?

Use \in in math mode.

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