⊩
Forces Symbol (⊩)
Copy the Forces 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?
⊩ (Forces, U+22A9) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to the family of tack and turnstile symbols used in mathematical logic and proof theory.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊩ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | FORCES |
| Code point | U+22A9 |
| Decimal | 8873 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊩ · ⊩ |
| CSS | \22A9 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22A9 |
| Python | \u22A9 or \N{FORCES} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A A9 |
| LaTeX | \Vdash |
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
22A9then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22A9; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “forces”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22a9, then Space. - HTML:
⊩renders as ⊩. - LaTeX:
\Vdashin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊩ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22A9 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 \Vdash in math mode.