⊴
Normal Subgroup of or Equal to Symbol (⊴)
Copy the Normal Subgroup of or Equal to 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?
⊴ (Normal Subgroup of or Equal to, U+22B4) belongs to the Unicode Mathematical Operators block. It is a relation sign for equality, equivalence or approximation, used where an ordinary = would be too strong or too weak.
Codes and properties
| Character | ⊴ |
|---|---|
| Unicode name | NORMAL SUBGROUP OF OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+22B4 |
| Decimal | 8884 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊴ · ⊴ |
| CSS | \22B4 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22B4 |
| Python | \u22B4 or \N{NORMAL SUBGROUP OF OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B4 |
| LaTeX | \unlhd |
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
22B4then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22B4; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “normal subgroup of or equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22b4, then Space. - HTML:
⊴renders as ⊴. - LaTeX:
\unlhdin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊴ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22B4 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 \unlhd in math mode.