⊶
Original of Symbol (⊶)
Copy the Original of 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?
⊶ (Original of, U+22B6) 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 | ORIGINAL OF |
| Code point | U+22B6 |
| Decimal | 8886 |
| Unicode block | Mathematical Operators |
| HTML entity | ⊶ · ⊶ |
| CSS | \22B6 |
| JavaScript / JSON | \u22B6 |
| Python | \u22B6 or \N{ORIGINAL OF} |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A B6 |
| 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
22B6then press Alt+X. In any app, Win+. opens the symbol panel. - Mac: switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, hold Option and type
22B6; or press Ctrl+Cmd+Space and search “original of”. - Linux (GTK/IBus): press Ctrl+Shift+U, type
22b6, 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 22B6 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.