โ
Dot Plus Symbol (โ)
Copy the Dot Plus 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?
โ (Dot Plus, U+2214) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a punctuation-like operator used for ratios, multiplication or definitions.
Codes and properties
| Character | โ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOT PLUS |
| Code point | U+2214 |
| Decimal | 8724 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∔ ยท ∔ |
| CSS | \2214 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2214 |
| Python | \u2214 or \N{DOT PLUS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 94 |
| LaTeX | \dotplus |
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
2214then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2214; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search โdot plusโ. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2214, then Space. - HTML:
∔renders as โ. - LaTeX:
\dotplusin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type โ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2214 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 ∔ (hex) or ∔ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for โ?
Use \dotplus in math mode.