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Logical or Symbol ∨: Copy and Paste

The logical or symbol is ∨. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+2228, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ∨
  • Unicode
    U+2228
  • HTML (decimal)
    ∨
  • HTML (hex)
    ∨
  • HTML entity
    ∨
  • CSS
    \2228
  • JavaScript
    \u2228

Logical or Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+2228
HTML (decimal)∨
HTML (hex)∨
HTML entity∨
CSS\2228
JavaScript\u2228

The official Unicode name is "Logical Or".

How to type the logical or symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 2228 and press Alt + X to turn the code into ∨.
  2. 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 "logical or".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 2228.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 2228 and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+2228 (decimal 8744)
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 A8
URL encoded%E2%88%A8
CategorySm

What the logical or symbol means

The logical or symbol represents a disjunction in propositional logic and mathematics. It indicates that at least one of the connected statements is true. Researchers and programmers use it to build conditional expressions and formal proofs.

Using the logical or symbol well

In code, type this character directly if your language supports Unicode math symbols, or use the standard pipe operator instead. Ensure your text editor saves files with UTF-8 encoding so the glyph renders correctly.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
∥U+2225Parallel To
∦U+2226Not Parallel To
∧U+2227Logical And
∩U+2229Intersection
∪U+222AUnion
∫U+222BIntegral

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the logical or symbol?

The logical or symbol ∨ is U+2228 (Logical Or).

How do I type ∨ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2228 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2228.

What is the HTML code for ∨?

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

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