Element of Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2208 |
| HTML (decimal) | ∈ |
| HTML (hex) | ∈ |
| HTML entity | ∈ |
| CSS | \2208 |
| JavaScript | \u2208 |
The official Unicode name is "Element Of".
How to type the element of symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2208and press Alt + X to turn the code into ∈. - Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.
Mac
- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "element of".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2208.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2208and press Enter.
Web pages
Write ∈ or ∈ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.
Encoding details
| Encoding | Value |
|---|---|
| Code point | U+2208 (decimal 8712) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 88 88 |
| URL encoded | %E2%88%88 |
| Category | Sm |
What the element of symbol means
Set theory relies on this symbol to declare that a specific object belongs to a defined collection or group. Mathematicians write it between an item and a set to establish membership within logical proofs.
Using the element of symbol well
Use Unicode U+2208 or the HTML entity ∈ when typesetting mathematical documents online. For complex academic papers, dedicated equation editors handle spacing and alignment better than raw text insertion methods.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ∅ | U+2205 | Empty Set |
| ∆ | U+2206 | Increment |
| ∇ | U+2207 | Nabla |
| ∉ | U+2209 | Not An Element Of |
| ∊ | U+220A | Small Element Of |
| ∋ | U+220B | Contains As Member |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the element of symbol?
The element of symbol ∈ is U+2208 (Element Of).
How do I type ∈ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2208 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2208.
What is the HTML code for ∈?
Use ∈ or the named entity ∈. The hexadecimal form is ∈.
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