∹
Excess Symbol (∹)
Copy the Excess 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?
∹ (Excess, U+2239) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is used in specialist mathematical notation; meaning can vary between fields, so check the conventions of the text you are working with.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∹ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | EXCESS |
| Code point | U+2239 |
| Decimal | 8761 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∹ · ∹ |
| CSS | \2239 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u2239 |
| Python | \u2239 or \N{EXCESS} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 B9 |
| LaTeX | paste ∹ 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
2239then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
2239; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “excess”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
2239, 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 2239 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.