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Union Symbol ∪: Copy and Paste

The union symbol is ∪. Click the button to copy it, or use the Unicode value U+222A, the HTML code or the keyboard shortcuts below to type it anywhere.

  • Symbol
    ∪
  • Unicode
    U+222A
  • HTML (decimal)
    ∪
  • HTML (hex)
    ∪
  • HTML entity
    ∪
  • CSS
    \222A
  • JavaScript
    \u222A

Union Symbol codes and values

FormatValue
UnicodeU+222A
HTML (decimal)∪
HTML (hex)∪
HTML entity∪
CSS\222A
JavaScript\u222A

The official Unicode name is "Union".

How to type the union symbol

Windows

  1. In Microsoft Word, type 222A 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 "union".
  2. Or add the "Unicode Hex Input" keyboard in System Settings, hold Option and type 222A.

Linux

  1. In GTK apps press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 222a and press Enter.

Web pages

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

Encoding details

EncodingValue
Code pointU+222A (decimal 8746)
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 AA
URL encoded%E2%88%AA
CategorySm

What the union symbol means

The union symbol combines all elements from two or more sets into a single collection. Set theory, database queries, and probability calculations use this operator to merge distinct groups of data.

Using the union symbol well

Place this character using Unicode U+222A in mathematical documents. For web applications, render it through MathJax or similar tools to guarantee proper alignment and screen reader support.

Characters next to it in Unicode

CharacterCodeName
∧U+2227Logical And
∨U+2228Logical Or
∩U+2229Intersection
∫U+222BIntegral
∬U+222CDouble Integral
∭U+222DTriple Integral

FAQ

What is the Unicode for the union symbol?

The union symbol ∪ is U+222A (Union).

How do I type ∪ on a keyboard?

There is no classic Alt code for it. On Windows type 222A in Word and press Alt + X, on Mac use the Character Viewer, and on Linux press Ctrl + Shift + U then 222a.

What is the HTML code for ∪?

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

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