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Intersection Symbol ∩: Copy and Paste

The intersection symbol is ∩. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2229, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ∩
  • Unicode
    U+2229
  • HTML (decimal)
    ∩
  • HTML (hex)
    ∩
  • HTML entity
    ∩
  • CSS
    \2229
  • JavaScript
    \u2229
  • Windows Alt code
    Alt+239

Intersection Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2229
HTML (decimal)∩
HTML (hex)∩
HTML entity∩
CSS\2229
JavaScript\u2229
Windows Alt codeAlt+239

The official Unicode name is "Intersection".

How to type the intersection symbol

Windows

  1. Hold Alt and type 239 on the numeric keypad, then release. (Num Lock must be on.)
  2. In Microsoft Word, type 2229 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ∩.
  3. Or press Win + . to open the emoji and symbol panel and search for it.

Mac

  1. Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer and search for "intersection".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2229.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2229 and press Enter.

Web pages

Write ∩ or ∩ in HTML, or paste the character directly into a UTF-8 page.

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2229 (decimal 8745)
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 A9
URL encoded%E2%88%A9
CategorySm

What the intersection symbol means

This operator identifies the common elements shared between two or more sets. It is heavily used in probability, relational databases, and set theory to find overlapping data or shared outcomes.

Using the intersection symbol well

Reference Unicode U+2229 when typing intersection notation. Ensure your text editor saves files in UTF 8 format to preserve the symbol during file transfers or sharing.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
∦U+2226Not Parallel To
∧U+2227Logical And
∨U+2228Logical Or
∪U+222AUnion
∫U+222BIntegral
∬U+222CDouble Integral

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the intersection symbol?

The intersection symbol ∩ is U+2229 (Intersection).

How do I type ∩ on a keyboard?

On Windows hold Alt and type 239 on the numeric keypad. On Mac use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space), and on Linux use Ctrl + Shift + U then 2229.

What is the HTML code for ∩?

Use ∩ or the named entity ∩. The hexadecimal form is ∩.

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