∿
Sine Wave Symbol (∿)
Copy the Sine Wave 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?
∿ (Sine Wave, U+223F) 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 | SINE WAVE |
| Code point | U+223F |
| Decimal | 8767 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ∿ · ∿ |
| CSS | \223F |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u223F |
| Python | \u223F or \N{SINE WAVE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 BF |
| 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
223Fthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
223F; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “sine wave”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
223f, 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 223F 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.