⊠
Squared Times Symbol (⊠)
Copy the Squared Times 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?
⊠ (Squared Times, U+22A0) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. Operators drawn inside a circle or square denote modified operations such as direct sums, tensor products or element-wise operations in algebra and computing.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊠ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | SQUARED TIMES |
| Code point | U+22A0 |
| Decimal | 8864 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊠ · ⊠ |
| CSS | \22A0 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22A0 |
| Python | \u22A0 or \N{SQUARED TIMES} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A A0 |
| LaTeX | \boxtimes |
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
22A0then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22A0; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “squared times”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22a0, then Space. - HTML:
⊠renders as ⊠. - LaTeX:
\boxtimesin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊠ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22A0 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 \boxtimes in math mode.