∾

Inverted Lazy S Symbol (∾)

Copy the Inverted Lazy S 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?

∾ (Inverted Lazy S, U+223E) 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 nameINVERTED LAZY S
Code pointU+223E
Decimal8766
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
HTML entity∾ · ∾
CSS\223E
JavaScript / JSON\u223E
Python\u223E or \N{INVERTED LAZY S}
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 BE
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 223E then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel.
  • Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type 223E; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “inverted lazy s”.
  • Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type 223e, 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 223E 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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