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U+2295 · Mathematical Operators

Circled Plus

Circled Plus is the Unicode character U+2295 (official name “CIRCLED PLUS”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s enclosed letters & numbers collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+2295
HTML
U+2295

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+2295
Decimal8853
HTML named entity
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\2295
JavaScript\u2295
Python\u2295
UTF-8 bytesE2 8A 95
UTF-162295
URL-encoded%E2%8A%95

Character details

Official nameCIRCLED PLUS
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryEnclosed Letters & Numbers
EmojiNo

How to type ⊕

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 2295 then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “circled plus”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “circled plus”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 2295.

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 “circled plus” or enter U+2295.
  • HTML: or
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8853)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ⊕?

It is U+2295 (CIRCLED PLUS), decimal 8853.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 2295 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 “circled plus”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the named entity ⊕ or the numeric reference ⊕.