∺
Geometric Proportion Symbol (∺)
Copy the Geometric Proportion 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?
∺ (Geometric Proportion, U+223A) 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 | GEOMETRIC PROPORTION |
| Code point | U+223A |
| Decimal | 8762 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∺ · ∺ |
| CSS | \223A |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u223A |
| Python | \u223A or \N{GEOMETRIC PROPORTION} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 BA |
| 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
223Athen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
223A; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “geometric proportion”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
223a, 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 223A 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.