Subset Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2282 |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊂ |
| HTML (hex) | ⊂ |
| HTML entity | ⊂ |
| CSS | \2282 |
| JavaScript | \u2282 |
The official Unicode name is "Subset Of".
How to type the subset symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2282and 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 "subset of".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2282.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2282and 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+2282 (decimal 8834) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 82 |
| URL encoded | %E2%8A%82 |
| Category | Sm |
What the subset symbol means
This symbol shows that all elements of one set are contained within another larger set. It is a fundamental notation in set theory, logic, and discrete mathematics for expressing inclusion relationships.
Using the subset symbol well
Encode the subset operator as U+2282 in your documents. When writing for the web, wrap it in semantic math tags so assistive technologies can interpret the relationship accurately.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ≿ | U+227F | Succeeds Or Equivalent To |
| ⊀ | U+2280 | Does Not Precede |
| ⊁ | U+2281 | Does Not Succeed |
| ⊃ | U+2283 | Superset Of |
| ⊄ | U+2284 | Not A Subset Of |
| ⊅ | U+2285 | Not A Superset Of |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the subset symbol?
The subset symbol ⊂ is U+2282 (Subset Of).
How do I type ⊂ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2282 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2282.
What is the HTML code for ⊂?
Use ⊂ or the named entity ⊂. The hexadecimal form is ⊂.
More symbols
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- ⊃ Superset Symbol: next page
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