Superset Symbol codes and values
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+2283 |
| HTML (decimal) | ⊃ |
| HTML (hex) | ⊃ |
| HTML entity | ⊃ |
| CSS | \2283 |
| JavaScript | \u2283 |
The official Unicode name is "Superset Of".
How to type the superset symbol
Windows
- In Microsoft Word, type
2283and 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 "superset of".
- Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type
2283.
Linux
- In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type
2283and 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+2283 (decimal 8835) |
| UTF-8 bytes | E2 8A 83 |
| URL encoded | %E2%8A%83 |
| Category | Sm |
What the superset symbol means
The superset symbol indicates that a set contains all the elements of another specified set. Mathematicians and computer scientists use it to describe hierarchical relationships between collections of objects or data.
Using the superset symbol well
Insert this character using Unicode U+2283 in academic writing. Pair it with consistent spacing around adjacent variables to maintain clean and readable mathematical expressions.
Characters next to it in Unicode
| Character | Code | Name |
|---|---|---|
| ⊀ | U+2280 | Does Not Precede |
| ⊁ | U+2281 | Does Not Succeed |
| ⊂ | U+2282 | Subset Of |
| ⊄ | U+2284 | Not A Subset Of |
| ⊅ | U+2285 | Not A Superset Of |
| ⊆ | U+2286 | Subset Of Or Equal To |
FAQ
What is the Unicode for the superset symbol?
The superset symbol ⊃ is U+2283 (Superset Of).
How do I type ⊃ on a keyboard?
There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 2283 in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 2283.
What is the HTML code for ⊃?
Use ⊃ or the named entity ⊃. The hexadecimal form is ⊃.
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