∢
Spherical Angle Symbol (∢)
Copy the Spherical Angle 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 spherical angle sign ∢ denotes an angle on the surface of a sphere. Its official Unicode name is SPHERICAL ANGLE.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∢ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SPHERICAL ANGLE |
| Code point | U+2222 |
| Decimal | 8738 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∢ · ∢ |
| CSS | \2222 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2222 |
| Python | \u2222 or \N{SPHERICAL ANGLE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 A2 |
| LaTeX | \sphericalangle |
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
2222then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2222; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “spherical angle”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2222, then Space. - HTML:
∢renders as ∢. - LaTeX:
\sphericalanglein math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∢ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 2222 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 ∢ (hex) or ∢ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∢?
Use \sphericalangle in math mode.