⊮
Does Not Force Symbol (⊮)
Copy the Does Not Force 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?
⊮ (Does Not Force, U+22AE) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is the negated form of ⊩ (forces): a slash through a relation symbol means the relation does not hold.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊮ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | DOES NOT FORCE |
| Code point | U+22AE |
| Decimal | 8878 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊮ · ⊮ |
| CSS | \22AE |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22AE |
| Python | \u22AE or \N{DOES NOT FORCE} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A AE |
| LaTeX | \nVdash |
| Decomposition | ⊩ (U+22A9) + ̸ (U+0338) |
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
22AEthen press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22AE; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “does not force”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22ae, then Space. - HTML:
⊮renders as ⊮. - LaTeX:
\nVdashin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊮ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22AE 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 \nVdash in math mode.