∼
Tilde Operator Symbol (∼)
Copy the Tilde Operator 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 tilde operator ∼ means “is similar to”, “has the same order as” or “is distributed as” (X ∼ N(0,1)). Its official Unicode name is TILDE OPERATOR.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∼ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | TILDE OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+223C |
| Decimal | 8764 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∼ · ∼ · ∼ |
| CSS | \223C |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u223C |
| Python | \u223C or \N{TILDE OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 BC |
| LaTeX | \sim |
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
223Cthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
223C; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “tilde operator”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
223c, then Space. - HTML:
∼renders as ∼. - LaTeX:
\simin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∼ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 223C 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 ∼ or ∼ (hex) or ∼ (decimal).
What is the LaTeX command for ∼?
Use \sim in math mode.