∽
Reversed Tilde Symbol (∽)
Copy the Reversed Tilde 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?
∽ (Reversed Tilde, U+223D) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.
Codes and properties
| Character | ∽ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | REVERSED TILDE |
| Code point | U+223D |
| Decimal | 8765 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∽ · ∽ |
| CSS | \223D |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u223D |
| Python | \u223D or \N{REVERSED TILDE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 BD |
| LaTeX | \backsim |
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
223Dthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
223D; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “reversed tilde”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
223d, then Space. - HTML:
∽renders as ∽. - LaTeX:
\backsimin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ∽ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 223D 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 \backsim in math mode.