⊵
Contains as Normal Subgroup or Equal to Symbol (⊵)
Copy the Contains as Normal Subgroup 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?
⊵ (Contains as Normal Subgroup or Equal to, U+22B5) 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 | CONTAINS AS NORMAL SUBGROUP OR EQUAL TO |
| Code point | U+22B5 |
| Decimal | 8885 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊵ · ⊵ |
| CSS | \22B5 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22B5 |
| Python | \u22B5 or \N{CONTAINS AS NORMAL SUBGROUP OR EQUAL TO} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B5 |
| LaTeX | \unrhd |
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
22B5then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22B5; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “contains as normal subgroup or equal to”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22b5, then Space. - HTML:
⊵renders as ⊵. - LaTeX:
\unrhdin math mode (amssymb package for some symbols).
Frequently asked questions
How do I type ⊵ on Windows?
In Microsoft Word type 22B5 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 \unrhd in math mode.