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U+221C · Mathematical Operators

Fourth Root

Fourth Root is the Unicode character U+221C (official name “FOURTH ROOT”) from the Mathematical Operators block. It belongs to SymbolHero’s math symbols collection. Copy it with the button, or use the codes and keyboard methods below to type it yourself.

UnicodeU+221C
HTML
U+221C

Character codes

Unicode code pointU+221C
Decimal8732
HTML (hex)
HTML (decimal)
CSS\221C
JavaScript\u221C
Python\u221C
UTF-8 bytesE2 88 9C
UTF-16221C
URL-encoded%E2%88%9C

Character details

Official nameFOURTH ROOT
Unicode blockMathematical Operators
General categoryMath Symbol (Sm)
SymbolHero categoryMath Symbols
EmojiNo

How to type ∜

Windows

  • In Microsoft Word or Outlook: type 221C then press Alt + X.
  • Open Character Map (search “Character Map” in Start), tick “Advanced view”, search for “fourth root”, then Select and Copy.

Mac

  • Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer, search “fourth root”, and double-click the result.
  • With the Unicode Hex Input keyboard enabled (System Settings → Keyboard → Input Sources), hold Option and type 221C.

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 “fourth root” or enter U+221C.
  • HTML:
  • Excel / Google Sheets: =UNICHAR(8732)

Questions

What is the Unicode for ∜?

It is U+221C (FOURTH ROOT), decimal 8732.

Is there a Windows Alt code for it?

No standard Alt code exists for this character. In Word type 221C 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 “fourth root”, or copy it from this page.

What is the HTML code?

Use the numeric reference ∜ (or ∜). There is no named entity.