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Clockwise Contour Integral Symbol (∲)

Copy the Clockwise Contour Integral 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?

∲ (Clockwise Contour Integral, U+2232) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is one of the integral signs, used in calculus and physics for specialised integrals such as contour, surface or principal-value integrals.

Codes and properties

Character∲
Unicode nameCLOCKWISE CONTOUR INTEGRAL
Code pointU+2232
Decimal8754
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity∲ · ∲
CSS\2232
JavaScript / JSON\u2232
Python\u2232 or \N{CLOCKWISE CONTOUR INTEGRAL}
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 B2
LaTeXpaste ∲ with unicode-math (XeLaTeX/LuaLaTeX)

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 2232 then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 2232; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “clockwise contour integral”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 2232, then Space.
  • HTML: ∲ renders as ∲.
  • LaTeX: standard LaTeX has no dedicated command; compile with XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX and the unicode-math package, then paste ∲ directly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I type ∲ on Windows?

In Microsoft Word type 2232 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 ∲?

There is no standard command; use XeLaTeX or LuaLaTeX with unicode-math and paste ∲ directly.

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