⊡
Squared Dot Operator Symbol (⊡)
Copy the Squared Dot 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?
⊡ (Squared Dot Operator, U+22A1) 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 DOT OPERATOR |
| Code point | U+22A1 |
| Decimal | 8865 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊡ · ⊡ |
| CSS | \22A1 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22A1 |
| Python | \u22A1 or \N{SQUARED DOT OPERATOR} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A A1 |
| LaTeX | \boxdot |
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
22A1then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22A1; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “squared dot operator”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22a1, then Space. - HTML:
⊡renders as ⊡. - LaTeX:
\boxdotin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊡ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22A1 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 \boxdot in math mode.