⊦
Assertion Symbol (⊦)
Copy the Assertion 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?
⊦ (Assertion, U+22A6) 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 | ASSERTION |
| Code point | U+22A6 |
| Decimal | 8870 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊦ · ⊦ |
| CSS | \22A6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22A6 |
| Python | \u22A6 or \N{ASSERTION} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A A6 |
| 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
22A6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22A6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “assertion”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22a6, 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 22A6 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.