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U+2135 · Letterlike Symbols

Alef Symbol ℵ

Alef Symbol is the Unicode character U+2135 (official name “ALEF SYMBOL”) from the Letterlike Symbols block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s letterlike symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2135
HTMLℵ
ℵU+2135

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2135
Decimal8501
HTML named entityℵ
HTML (hex)ℵ
HTML (decimal)ℵ
CSS\2135
JavaScript\u2135
Python\u2135
UTF-8 bytesE2 84 B5
UTF-162135
URL-encoded%E2%84%B5

Character details

Official nameALEF SYMBOL
Unicode blockLetterlike Symbols
General categoryOther Letter (Lo)
SymbolHero categoryLetterlike Symbols
Decomposition<compat> U+05D0
EmojiNo

How to type ℵ

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2135 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “alef symbol”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “alef symbol”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2135.

iPhone & Android

  • Tap Copy at the top of this page, then long-press where you want it and choose Paste.

Docs & web

  • Google Docs: Insert → Special characters, then search “alef symbol” or enter U+2135.
  • HTML: ℵ or ℵ
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8501)

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Questions

What is the Unicode for ℵ?

It is U+2135 (ALEF SYMBOL), decimal 8501.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2135 then Alt+X, or copy it from this page.

How do I type it on a Mac?

There is no built-in Option shortcut. Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space) and search “alef symbol”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ℵ or the numeric reference ℵ.